DR. SANGEETA SAIKIA
Department of Home Science
Assistant Professor & HoD
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DR. SANGEETA SAIKIA
Assistant Professor & HoD, MDKG College, Dibrugarh, Assam
Qualification:
- M.Sc. Ph.D.
Area of specialization:
- Child Development and Family Relations
Area of Research:
- Education and Socio-Cultural Environment of Tea Garden Communities.
Research Degree:
| Degrees | Title | Date of award | University |
| Ph.D | Plantation Occupation, Socio-Cultural Environment and Children’s Education: A Comparative Study of Three Tea Gardens of Dibrugarh District of Assam. | 10/06/2009 | Dibrugarh University |
Positions Held:
- Member of Different body, coordinator, Nodal Officer and Programme officer of Cells and Committees.
Academic/Research experience:
- Have been serving the institution for the last 29 years and is currently the HOD since February 2022.
| Academic and Administrative | 1. HOD ,since February 2022 2. Member of Board of Studies in Home Science(CBCS), Dibrugarh University 3. Member of Board of Studies in Community Science (FYUGP), Dibrugarh University. 4. Involved in confidential work of Dibrugarh University and Lakhimpur Autonomous University (several years). 5. Involved in the conduction of Practical Examination as External and Internal Examiner. 6. Coordinator of Girls’ Common Room, MDKG Student Union, for several years. 7. Coordinator of Food and Reception Committee in various events of the college. 8. Member of Admission Committee. 9. Member of PTA committee. 10. Member of Psychological Cell of the college. |
| Research | 1. Awarded PhD by Dibrugarh University in 2009 2. Published Research Papers in UGC Care Listed and Peer reviewed journals. |
| Professional/Others | 1. Organized Lecture by inviting prominent Resource Person for celebration of ‘National Nutrition Week’ every year in the month of September.. 2. Organized student’s activity programme. 3. Convener of Flower and Vegetable Show organized by Dibrugarh and District Planters Club (several years) 4. Invited to Judge the Flower and Vegetable Show organized by Dibrugarh Ladies Club. 5. Invited to Judge the Flower and Vegetable show organized by Zaloni Club, Duliajan. |
Languages:
- English, Assamese and Hindi
Computer Literacy:
- Microsoft Words, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point
Subjects handled at UG Level:
- Community Science, Multi-disciplinary Studies, Physical Science, Therapeutic Nutrition, Human Development
Areas of interest:
- Human Development, Interior Decoration, Dietetics and Horticulture.
Paper presented in National and International Seminars:
| Sl. no. | Title of the paper presented | Title of the Conference/ Seminar | Organiser | Sponsoring agency | Level | Date |
| 1. | Plantation Tourism and its Scope in Assam | Anthropology of Tourism with Special Reference to North East India. | Department of Anthropology, Dibrugarh University. | UGC | National | 23rd and 24th November,2006 |
| 2. | Population Explosion and its Effect on Health and Nutrtion-With Perspective to the North East India. | Population Explotion and Development in India with Special Reference to N.E. Region. | Doomdooma College in Collaboration with Rotary Club of Doomdooma. | UGC | National | 27th and 28th August, 2010 |
| 3. | Need of Women Organization among the Tea Garden-An Opportunity for Women’s Empowermen | Micro Economic Enterprise Building Mechanism to Empowerment of Women in Indian Scenerio. | IQAC and Women cell, Tinsukia Commerce College. | UGC | National | 10 th & 11th September
2011 |
| 4. | Role of Higher Education in Entrepreneurial Development in Tourism Sector in Assam. | Role of Higher Education Institutions in Developing Entrepreneurship in North-East India. | Career Counselling and Placement Cell S.M.D. College, Charing. Assam | UGC | National | 20th and 21st December, 2011 |
| 5. | Nutritional Status of Ahom Community in the Village of Tinsukia. | Problem and Prospects of Ethnic Communities of India with Special Reference to North East India. | Department of Anthropology,Dibru College, Dibrugarh | UGC | National | 18th and 19th January, 2012 |
| 6. | Processing and Production of Muga Silk in Assam | Silk Cultivation in North-East India with Special Reference to Assam. | Department of Home Science, Digboi Mahila Mahavidyalaya | UGC | National | 17th and 18th August, 2013 |
| 7. | Health and Nutritional Values among Adolescent Girls in Dibrugarh Town. | Human Security and Women in North-East India. | Department of Political Science, Moran Mahila Mahavidyalaya in Collaboration with LIPSA | UGC | National | 23rd and 24th August, 2014 |
| 8. | Nutrtional Status of 0-5 years Old Children with Special Reference to Malnutrition: A Study based on Naharani Block Primary Health Centre,Dibrugarh, Assam | Child Health in India with Special Reference to North East India. | Department of Anthropology DHSK College, Dibrugarh, in Collaboration with Bal Sakha Assam | UGC | National | 2nd and 3rd May, 2015 |
| 9. | Fruits Vegetables and Spices: Their Role in Preventing and Treating Diseases and Health Condition. | Indigenous Food of Different Communities of North-East India. | Department of Home Science, Digboi Mahila Mahavidyalaya. | UGC | National | 8th and 9th September, 2017 |
| 10. | Influence of Tibetan Cuisine on Indian Food Culture. | Migration, Diaspora and Nation Building: Opportunities and Challenges. | Digboi Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Digboi. | ICHR | National | 1st and 2nd February, 2020 |
| 11. | Early Childhood: Health, Wellbeing and Nutritional Problems. | National Educational Policy, 2020 & Reinvigorating Early Childhood Care and Education(ECCE) | Digboi Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Digboi. | ICSSR | National | 10th & 11th February, 2024 |
| 12 | Benefits of Leafy Greens: Special Reference to Assam. | Commercializing Culinary Heritage: Exploring the Indigenous Food and Beverage Offerings of Various Communities in Assam, India. | Sibsagar Girls’ College, Sivasagar, Assam. | ICSSR | National | 3rd & 4th May, 2024 |
Resource Person:
- Invited as Resource Person of ICSSR sponsored National Seminar organized by Department of Home Science, Sibsagar Girls’ College, on the topic of “Commercializing Culinary Heritage: Exploring the Indigenous Food and Beverage Offerings of various Communities in North-East India” on 3rd and 4th May, 2024.
- Invited as Resource Person for delivering a speech on “Psychological Counseling for
Young Adult and Counter Stress Management” at the Department of Philosophy, MDKG College, Dibrugarh, on 6th March, 2019.
Details of Publications:
Published Papers in Journals:
| Sl no | Title with page no. and volume no. | Name of the Journal | ISSN/ISBN no. | Whether peer reviewed | no. of Co-authors | Year of publication |
| 1. | Women Health and Some Superstations. Page no.80-84 | EMBARK | ISSN:2350-126X | NA | NA | 2014-15 |
| 2. | Socio Cultural Environment and Children’s Education: a Study based among the Tea Garden Population of Dibrugarh District. | International Journal of Research in Social Sciences | ISSN:2249-2496 | Peer- reviewed | NA | 2018 |
| 3. | Women’s Empowerment and Role of Welfare Organization in the Tea Gardens of Assam | International Journal of Research in Economics and Social Sciences (URESS) | ISSN:2249-7382 | Peer-Reviewed | NA | 2018 |
| 4. | Socio-Economic Well-Being of the Tribal Community Around Pobitora Wildlife sanctuary. | Journal of Humanities and Social Science Studies | ISSN 2319-829X | Care listed journal | 1 | 2024 |
Papers Published as Conference Proceedings:
| Title with page no. | Details of conference publications | ISSN/ISBN No. | No. of Co-authors | Whether you are the main author | Year of publication |
| Need of Women Organization among the Tea Garden-An Opportunity for Women’s Empowerment. Page no.182-187 | Proceedings of the UGC sponsored National Seminar on Micro Economic Enterprise Building Mechanism to Empowerment of Women in Indian Scenerio, 2011.IQAC and Women cell, Tinsukia Commerce College. | ISBN-13/978-81/921307-2-9 | NA | Yes | 2011 |
Articles/Chapters published in books/Newspapers:
| Title with page no. | Book title, Editor and Publisher | ISSN/ISBN No. | Whether Peer-reviewed | No. of Co-author | Whether you are main author | Year of publication |
| Population Explosion and its effect on Health and Nutrition- with perspective to the North-East India. Page no.219 – 233 | Population Education. Edited by Dr.A.Saikia, Mr. L. Ali, Dr.K. Kishore. Published by APH Publishing Corporation, New Delhi | ISBN 978-81-313-1223-0 | No | Yes | 2011 | |
| Plantation Occupation, Socio Cultural Environment and Children’s Education; A study of Tea Gardens of Dibrugarh District of Assam. | Summary of Doctoral Theses. Vol.III. Editors Dr. Manoj Kr. Paul and Dr. Jyotish Bhagabati. Published by ACTA | ISBN: 978-81-920635-2-2 | No | Yes | 2011 | |
| Processing and production of Muga Silk in Assam | Silk Cultivation in North- East India with Special Reference to Assam. Edited by Dr Sanjita Chetia, Published by Department of Home Science, Digboi Mahila | ISBN:978-93-83308-34-10 | 1 | Yes | 2015 | |
| Fruits, Vegetables and Spices: Their role in Preventing and Healing Diseases and Health Conditions. page no.356-360 | Indigenous Food of Different Communities of North- East India. Edited by Dr.S.Chetia and Ms.A. Saikia Published by Department of Home Science,Digboi Mahila Mahavidyalaya. | ISBN 978-81-924366-4-8 | 1 | Yes | 2018 | |
| Concept and Scope of Areas of Community Science. Page no. 37-83 &
Career avenues in Community Science. Page no. 84-123 |
Fundamentals of Community Science. Published by Bidya Bhawan, M.G. Road, Jorhat | ISBN: 978-81-964617-7-5 | 2 | yes | 2023 | |
| Food Adulteration: A Burning Problem of Today. | MANOHARI, 43rd Annual journal of MDKG College. Edited by Smt. Anjali Gogoi on behalf of Editorial Board & Published by MDKG College, Dibrugarh. | No | Yes | 2016-17 | ||
| Quality Standards in Food Products | Assam Tribune (News paper) | 14th October, 2004 | ||||
| Nutritious Diet for Children prepared by Mother at Home. | Swasthya and Long life
( Assamese Magazine) |
September 2004 |
Conference/Symposium/Seminars/Webinars/RC/OC/STC/FDP attended:
RC /OC/STC and FDP
| Sl.No | Name of the Programme | Duration | Organiser | Sponsoring agency |
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Orientation Course | 28 days 21st October to 17th November, 2002 | ASC, Guwahati University. | UGC |
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Refresher Course in “Research Methodology” | 21 days
1st to 21st December,2010 |
ASC, Guwahati University | UGC |
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Refresher Course in “Environmental Studies” | 21 days
From 8th to 28th October, 2014 |
ASC Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. | UGC |
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Short Term Course(STC) in “Research Methodology” | 7 days
14th to 20th March, 2019 |
HRDC, Guwahati University. | UGC |
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Faculty Development Programme(FDP) in “Imparting Soft Skills and Life Skills for Success” | 6 days
17th August to 22nd August 2020 |
Shanti Devi Arya Mahila College, Dinanagar, Gurdaspur, Punjab. | |
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Faculty Development Programme(FDP) in “Enhancing Qualitative Approach in Education” | 7 days
07 to 13 June 2021 |
Army institute of Education, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. |
Workshop attended:
| Sl. No | Name of the Programme | Duration | Organiser | Sponsoring agency | |
| 1. | Sensitivity/Awareness/Motivation Workshop on “Capacity Building of Women Managers in Higher Education”. | 5 days
!5 to 19 December, 2009 |
Cell for Women Studies and Development, DHSK College, Dibrugarh | UGC | |
| 2. | National Level Workshop on “Social Sector Service Delivery: A Demand Based Approach” | 2 days
1st and 2nd December 2011 |
Dept.of Economics, DHSK College, Dibrugarh | UGC | |
| 3. | National Workshop on “Juvenile Justice System in Assam” | 2 days
22 and 23 March, 2012 |
Cell for Women’s studies and Development, DHSK College, Dibrugarh | UGC | |
| 4. | State-Level Workshop on “Teaching Language Through Literature” | 2 days
1st and 2nd February ,2013 |
Cell for Women’s studies and Development, DHSK College, Dibrugarh | UGC | |
| 5. | National Workshop on “Processing of Bamboo Shoots and its Economic Prospects in North East India” | 2 days
6th and 7th November, 2013 |
Department of Home Science, Digboi Mahila Mahavidyalaya. | UGC | |
| 6. | National Workshop on “Cyber Crime Against Women in North East India: Causes and Remedies” | 2 days
16 and 17 June, 2017 |
MDKG College, Dibrugarh in Collaboration with Jon-Kalyan Society, Moran | UGC | |
| 7. | National Workshop on “The Future of Sociology in India” | 2 days
20th& 21st April, 2018 |
Deptt. Of Sociology, MDKG College, Dibrugarh | UGC | |
| 8. | National Workshop on “Gender-Based Violence and Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace” | 13 and 14 August, 2020 | Army Institute of Education, Greater Noida. | ||
| 9. | International Workshop on “Changing facets of Human Rights-COVID-19” | 5 days
16th to 20th September 2020 |
S.S. Maniyar law College, Jalgaon(MS) India. | ||
| 10. | Yoga Online Workshop on “Stress Management Through Yoga and Meditation. | 3rd July 2021 | Indian Council of Philosphical Research, New Delhi. | ||
| 11. | One day Workshop on “ Lesson Plan Preparation” | 23rd may,2022 | MDKG College, Dibrugarh | ||
| 12. | One day Workshop on “Implementation of New Education policy 2020” | 6th june,2022 | MDKG College, Dibrugarh | ||
| 13. | One day Workshop on “The Role of IPR in Empowering and Supporting Women Innovator” | 12th September, 2022 | MDKG College in Collaboration with DPIIT IPR Chair, Tezpur University. | ||
| 14. | Two day Workshop on” Research and Publication Ethics”. | 8th and 9th May, 2023 |
M.D.K.G. College, Dibrugarh, Assam |
Conference/Symposium/Seminar/Webinars attended:
| Sl. No | Name of the Programme | Duration | Organiser | Sponsoring agency |
| 1. | National Seminar on “Families un.der Stress: Problems and Coping Strategies” | 2 days 9th and 10th November, 1994 | Faculty of Home Science AAU Jorhat | AAU |
| 2. | National Seminar on “Challenges Before Contemporary Indian Literature” | 2 days 10th and 11th September 2004 | “Manthan” A Literary, Cultural & Academic Organisation of College Teachers, Dibrugarh, Assam | Manthan |
| 3. | Regional Seminar on “Higher Education and Demands for Globalization” | 2 days
3rd and 4th December, 2005 |
MDK Girls’ College, Dibrugarh | NAAC |
| 4. | Zonal Symposium on “Gender Equality and Social Tolerance” | 27th April, 2015 | ACTA MDKG College, Dibrugarh | ACTA Dibrugarh Zone |
| 5. | National Symposium on” Bank Products, Consumer and Benefit” | 13th November 2019 | ACTA Dibrugarh Zone | ACTA |
| 6. | Webinar on “awareness Programme on Online E-Resources” | 25th May 2020 | Ashwini Charan Choudhury Central Library, DHSK College in Collaboration with Assam College Librarians’ . | ICT Cell |
| 7. | National Webinar on “New API format of UGC 2019 for Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor” | 29th May 2020 | Dr. M.K. Umathe College Nagpur | |
| 8. | National Webinar on “Our Environment and COVID-19” | 5th June,2020 | Acharya Narendra Dev College (University of Delhi) | |
| 9. | Webinar on “Turning Covid Challenges to Opportunities: Exploring Entrepreneurial Potential in Native Bioresources”. | 16th June, 2020 | IQAC Tihu College, Tihu,Nalbari, Assam | |
| 10. | National Webinar on “Enhanced Employability for Home Scientists in Current Scenario” | 2 days
22nd & 23rd June 2020. |
Deptt.of Home Science, Nagpur University, Nagpur. | |
| 11. | Interdisciplinary International E-Conference on “Impact of COVID-19 on Various Areas of Global Economy, Science & Humanities” | 2 days
24 &25 June,2020 |
Gondwana University, Gadchiroli,MS, India. | |
| 12. | International Webinar on”COVID-19 Pandemic: War, Peace-Building and Conflict Resolution” | 26th June, 2020 | Karmashree Hiteswar Saikia College, Guwahati, Assam. | |
| 13. | National Webinar on “Women Issues and Challenges during COVID-19 Pandemic: prospective Measures” | 27th June, 2020 | Barnagar College, Sarbhog, Assam | |
| 14. | International Webinar on “Post COVID-19 Educational Challenges to Bali,Indonesia” | 2nd July,2020 | Karmashree Hiteswar Saikia College, Guwahati. | |
| 15. | National Webinar on “Immuno-Nutrition, Wellness Management & Livelihood Change. | 3 days
03 – 05 July, 2020 |
AICRP on Women in Agriculture, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat. | ICAR |
| 16. | National Webinar on “Survive & Thrive- Emotional Wellbeing” | 4th July,2020 | P.U. Educational Service. | |
| 17. | International Webinar on “ Coping with the COVID-19 Pandemic- Health and Psychological Issues” | 5th July,2020 | Karmashree Hiteswar Saikia College, Guwahati. | |
| 18. | National Webinar on “ Pandemic COVID-19 and Challenges” | 6th July,2020 | MDKG College, Dibrugarh. | |
| 19. | International Webinar on”Post Pandemic challenges to Liberal democratic Institutions in South Asia” | 15th July,2020 | Nandalal Borgohain City College, Dibrugarh. | |
| 20. | National Webinar on “Cloudburst and Flood” | 21st July,2020 | NIDM, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India in Collaboration with Meteorological Department, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India. | |
| 21. | International Webinar on “Post Pandemic Higher Education; Approaches and Way Forward” | 23rd July, 2020 | Nandalal Borgohain City College, Dibrugarh and Mazbat college, Udalguri, Assam. | |
| 22. | National Webinar on” Apparel and Fashion World: Pot Pandemic Perspective” | 27th July,2020 | Deptt. Of Textiles and Apparel Designing, Ethelind College of Home Science, Sam higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences. | |
| 23. | International Webinar on “Food Safety Policies and Regulation” | 2 days
27th and 28th July, 2020. |
College of Community Science in Collaboration with NAHEP,AAU, Jorhat. | |
| 24. | National Webinar on “Parenting Support During Covid-19 Lock Down” | 8th August,2020 | Deptt.of Home Science,Duliajan Girls’ college,Duliajan. | |
| 25. | International Webinar on “Women and Heart disease: Risks, Prevention and Management” | 30th August,2020 | Deptt. Of Home Science, Duliajan Girls’ College, Duliajan. | |
| 26. | National Webinar on “Covid 19 pandemic & HEIs: Challenges Opportunities and Way forward” | 15th June 2021 | Nowgong Girls’ College nagoan and S. Das College Hajo. | |
| 27. | One day National Symposium on “Exploring Research Opportunities and Knowledge Application in the context of NEP 2020”. | 13th October, 2023 | IQAC, MDKG College, Dibrugarh, Assam. | |
| 28. | 16th Annual Conference of ACTA | 20th January, 2024 | ACTA, Dibrugarh Zone. |