Urges local academicians to explore opportunities
Staff Reporter
DIPHU, Nov 23: The 42nd Session of the North East India History Association (NEIHA) was held at the Sarsing Teron (Langkung Habe) Memorial Town Hall near Arboretum here in Diphu today. The event was hosted by the Assam University, Diphu Campus (AUDC) in association with the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council
The inaugural session of the 42nd NEIHA session was chaired by AUDC Pro Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sivasish Biswas and attended as chief guest by KAAC CEM Dr. Tuliram Ronghang, who was accompanied by Centre for Karbi Studies Director Dr. Dharamsing Teron and the session speakers comprising of NEIHA President Elect Mizoram University Prof. Jagdish Lal Dawar, NEIHA President Prof. Joram Begi, NEHU Shillong Prof. Amena N Passah, 42nd NEIHA Session Local Secretary Dr. Vulli Dhanraju. The welcome address was delivered by AUDC Vice Chancellor Rajive Mohan Pant.
Speaking at the event as chief guest, the CEM Dr. Tuliram Ronghang conveyed his gratitude to NEIHA for giving the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council and the Assam University Diphu Campus the opportunity to host the event. During his speech, he expressed hope that the gathering would allow the academic community and especially researchers of the hill districts to widen their perspectives. “I hope we will get the chance to collaborate more in the future so that we may combine our resources and support one another’s development. I believe this will be a great first step towards strengthening our bond and partnerships,” CEM Ronghang said.
Reminding that one of the objectives of history is to acquire knowledge about the past, he said that it is only through an understanding of how the events of today are unfolding within a bigger historical context that one can properly comprehend what is happening in the present moment.
Further, CEM Ronghang said, “In the Karbi context, various authors have made an attempt to learn and write about the past. Our history has been passed down through songs and tales. It is customary for our forefathers and to compose a song for every place they passed through, and events they encountered as they travelled. Much of these songs and tales, sadly, are forgotten. A great amount of work remains to be done. I, therefore, invite the North East India History Association to collaborate with us in doing research.
The North East India History Association is playing a pivotal role in building connections and bridging gaps across communities in this region.”
He urged the local academicians to explore the rich cultural treasure of the Karbis which resulted into various aspects of the history and culture of the under-researched people – so we may know more about ourselves.