Political Science

Faculty Members

 

Retired Faculty Members

1. Rekha Das
2. Farida Begum
3. Waziha Islam Bora
4. Rulima Kataky
5. Tarali Das (Now ACS Officer)

Message from the HOD

Welcome to the Department of Political Science, Congratulations on your decision to study Political Science, a discipline that has a legacy with human existence. I genuinely believe that our association will contribute positively towards the society and the state. We want you to embark into journey that will be open to new experiences and assure you all that we ,the teachers will provide you with every psychological and academic support and counselling. Here, I want to give you a sneak preview of the department. Our department was established in the year 1963 and since its inception the department is making endeavor to produce quality human resource equipped with knowledge of society and politics. Our department has the credit of having alumni who have contributed to local and national arena in different capacities like administrators, university professors, academicians, Social workers and so on and so forth.

Activities of the Department:

Organizing Seminars/Workshops / Symposium / Interactive Sessions / Orientations Programmes / Events and celebration of significant Days:

1. An orientation programme for the newcomers of the department was held on 10/08/2019 to develop their inclination and orientation towards the subject. The faculties of the department talked in length about the significance, nature and scope of studying Political Science as a major subject. The talk was attended by students of all the semesters of the Political Science Department.
2. A talk-cum-interactive programme was organised on 11^th September, 2019 in the Department of Political Science on the topic “India’s Approach to Globalization: A Perceptible Shift in Political, Social & Economic Spheres.” Dr. Ashwini Machey, Assistant Professor from the Department of Economics, MDKG College acted as the Resource Person. The programme was a successful one with the attendance of almost 100 students.
3. A talk-cum-interactive programme was organized on 14^th October, 2019 in the Department of Political Science on the topic “Feminism as an Area of International Relations” Dr. Rizia Begum Laskar acted as a resource person and enlightened the students and faculties with an in dept discourse on the subject. iv) A talk cum interactive programme was organized on 19^th October, 2019 in the Department  of Political Science on the topic “WTO and some other issues of International Economic Laws” by Dr. Utpal Sut. The programme was a successful one with the attendance of almost 100 students.

Best Practice: Peer Teaching

The Department believes in developing the overall personality of the students and exploring their inner potentials. Keeping in view these objectives the department conducts Peer Teaching classes at regular intervals. Such programmes give a boost to the leadership qualities and enhance the power of critical thinking of the students.

B.A. 3rd Semester	10/08/2018	Marcilio  of Padua
B.A. 1st Semester	10/08/2019	Diverse Topic
B.A. 3rd Semester	17/08/2019	The Constitution of India
B.A. 5th Semester	30/09/2024 to 01/10/2024	Contemporary Politics in Assam

Celebration of International Human Rights Day:

Keeping on with the departmental practice of celebrating Human Rights on 10th December every

year, the department also continued the practice during the period of 2019 to 2024 (except the Covid period). In 2021 also International Human Rights Day was celebrated in collaboration with the IQAC, organised an academic lecture on “Human Rights and its Relevance” which was delivered by Dr. Nita Paul, Retd. Associate Professor, Women’s College Tinsukia. The programme was a successful one.

Extension Activity: Teaching in Schools:

The objective of our extension activities will incorporate some issues on psychological development, creating awareness on hygiene and sanitation, control on digital access, personality and confidence building, career counseling, cleanliness etc. especially for the students of Class IX & X. An extension activity has been conducted at Bengali High School, Dibrugarh on 16th May, 2023.

Departmental Wall Magazine:

The Department regularly publishes a Departmental Wall Magazine to foster the literary and intellectual caliber and potential of the students. The wall magazines are the showpieces of the views and diverse qualities of the undergraduate students. The Wall Magazine has begged praises and prices in the annual college week competition. f) Awareness Programmes:
The students of the department have been very consciously participating in different awareness programmes of Socio-Psychological, Legal, and Cultural level organized at departmental and institutional level. They have also keenly shown involvement in programmes organized by NSS and NCC unit of the College. They have also participated in the community outreach programmes initiated in the adopted village. Following are some instances of participation.

1. Popular Science Talk on Ice Age and Snowball Earth, organized by IQAC, M.D.K.G. College, Dibrugarh and resource person was Dr. Dilip K. Mukhopadhyay, Retired Professor, Department of Earth Sciences, IIT Roorkee held on 4^th May, 2023.
2. Government of Assam organized ‘Unity Run’ to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallab Bhai Patel on 31^st October, 2023.
3. Workshop on Security Analysis, Cyber Security held on 31^st December, 2023.
4. Skill Yatra – Skill Awareness Program – Assam Skill Development Mission held on 31^st January, 2024; Participated by two students from the department namely Kironmoyee Baruah and Rakhi Saikia.
5. On the occasion of International Mother Language Day, Essay writing Competition was organized by Hindi Department of M.D.K.G. College on 21^st February, 2024 and 3rd Prize won by Himashree Saikia.
6. The International Women’s Day was celebrated on 8^th March, 2024 ICC & Women’s Cell of MDKG College, Dibrugarh organized Speech Competition on ‘Gender Equality and Relevance of Inclusion’ and Poster Making Competition. Sneha Saha of 2nd Semester got 2^nd Prize in Poster Making Competition.
7. Departmental field trip to Demow, Arunachal Pradesh on 10^th March, 2024.
8. Screening and interaction on the film entitled ‘The Making of Mahatma’ with actor Rajat Kapoor held on 14^th March, 2024. Khusboo Sonowal and Gracy Das of 6^th Semester acted as coordinators of the program.
9. Celebration of World Sparrow Day on 20^th March, 2024 organised Department of Zoology, MDKG College, Dibrugarh.
10. Stress Management and Counselling for Student, organised by Psychological Counselling Cell, IQAC, MDKG College, Dibrugarh, 28^th March, 2024 at 1 PM; Participants: Bhaswati Sovapandit, Olipriya Horo and Jyotiska Gogoi.
11. Speech on Boro leader Late. Upendra Nath Brahma on 30^th March, 2024. Observed Student’s Day; Participant: Kironmoyee Baruah.
12. Poster Making Competition organized jointly by ICC, MDKG College, Dibrugarh and Akom Foundation on Gender Issues on 31^st March, 2024.
13. Voter’s Awareness Campaign, Mera Pehla Vote Desh Ke Liye organized by NSS Unit, MDKG College, Dibrugarh in collaboration with Sweep Cell, Dibrugarh District Administration on 5^th April, 2024.
14. Cyber security Awareness and Career Opportunities programme organized by Department of Higher Education, Government of Assam.
15. International Mother’s Day was observed by Department of Assamese & Linguistic Club on 12^th May, 2024 and organized Speech Competition on the Theme: মাতৃভাষাৰ দিৱস’ত মাতৃভাষাৰ প্রতি আমাৰ দায়িত্ব

16. Photography Competition held on World Environment Day, 5^th June, 2024, Theme: Land Restoration, 3rd prize won by Roshmi Murah, 4^th

17. Art Therapy on Authentic Happiness and Living Beyond Self Doubt for Students, organized by Psychological Counselling Cell in collaboration with IQAC, MDKG College, Dibrugarh; Resource Person: Shubhangi Bhagawati, Psychologist, Wellness and Resiliency Coach; Participants: Ayushi Paik, Sneha Saha, 4th Semester.

18. Students’ Representative to Union Body 2023-24 & 2024-25.

19. Sports Club Member: Nikhita Gogoi.

Parent Teachers’ Meet (PTMs):

The Department organises Parent Teachers’ Meet at regular intervals for enhancing communication by fostering  open lines of communication between parents, teachers, and administration, supporting education by advocating for educational resources and programs that benefit students and enhance their learning experience, by encouraging parental involvement and by promoting parental engagement in school activities, fostering a sense of community and collaboration. Recently on 28^th May, 2022 and 14^th October 2023, the Department organized PTMs with great enthusiasm and anticipation. Parents of the students enriched the occassions with their conscious participation and words of encouragement.

Mentor-Mentee Programme:

The mentor mentee programme facilitates Guidance and Support, Skill Development Networking Opportunities, Increased Confidence and Career Advancement Opportunities. Mentees receive personalized advice and support, helping them navigate challenges and make informed decisions. Access to mentorship can enhance professional and personal skills, from technical abilities to soft skills like communication. Mentees can expand their professional network through their mentors, gaining access to new contacts and opportunities. Regular support and feedback can boost a mentee’s confidence in their abilities and decision-making.

In Career Advancement, Mentorship can lead to greater career opportunities, promotions, and increased job satisfaction. Mentees receive personalized advice and support, helping them navigate challenges and make informed decisions. It represents the interests of students in discussions about educational policies and practices. These are also sources of great learning for the teachers. Keeping in view such good sides of mentor-mentee programme the faculties of the department conduct mentor –mentee sessions at regular intervals

Lecture Series:

 Program 1: A series of lectures was delivered by Professor Ranjit Singha (Retd.), Associate Professor of Department of Political Science, Dibru College on diverse subjects related to the domain of Political Science held from 2^nd March to 5^th March, 2020. The programme was a successful one with the active participation of all the students of the department.

Program 2: A lecture programme was organized by Department of Political Science in collaboration with IQAC, M.D.K.G. College, Dibrugarh on India- China Tussle: Context, Contestation and Challenges on 30^th July, 2020 through online mode Google-Meet. Dr. Netajee Abhinandan, Assistant Professor, Department        of Political     Science,      Ravenshaw University, Cuttack and Dr.P. Krishnamohan Reddy, Assistant Professor, Sri Venkataswara University, Tirupati acted as Resource Persons in the programme. The programme was very successful one with the active participation of almost 100 students, scholars and academicians.

Program 3: Anwesha Saikia, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, MDKG College was invited for a talk on the topic “Bretton Woods System”. In her speech, Ms. Saikia elaborately talked on different issues and areas related to Bretton Woods System and provided the students with the relevant knowledge and information.

Programme 4: A lecture programme was organized by Department of Political Science on 28^th March, 2024 on the topic “Trans-national Economic Actor” for the students of Political Science Department. The lecture was delivered by Ms Jugsikha Dowerah, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, M.D.K.G. College. In her lecture Ms. Dowerah extensively dealt with the topic of Transnational Economic Actors in International Relations and provided the students with meaningful insights.

Some glimpses of peer teaching & seminar presentation:

 

Academicians who delivered talks in the department for students’ enrichment:

Students Enrichment Programme:

Departmental field trip to Demow, Arunachal Pradesh on 10th March, 2024

Departmental Students with the Excursion team:

 

FACULTY ACTING AS RESOURCE PERSON IN VARIOUS ACADEMIC EVENTS

Achievements of the Department

Students Achievements:

Result and Success Rate of the Department

Year	Total Number of Appeared Students	Total Percentage of Students Passed	Total Number of 1st Class
2012-13	46	83	6
2013-14	38	88	7
2014-15	57	97	8
2015-16	62	87	19
2016-17	36	99	36
2017-18	57	100	32
2018-19	35	91.43	21
2019-20	29	100	21
2020-21	48	100	40
2021-22	47	100	37
2022-23	66	100	60
2023-24	62	100	45

Detailed Result-sheet from 2012-24

STUDENTS CLEARING NET/JRF/SET (2012-21)

1. Sabana Rakia Ahmed (UGC-NET)
2. Neha Gupta (UGC-NET)
3. Rinkumoni Gogoi (UGC-NET)
4. Manashi Hajowary (UGC-NET)
5. Lonee Dowerah (UGC-NET)
6. Shayana Baruah (UGC-NET)
7. Manisha Pradhan (UGC-NET)
8. Ishani Senapati (SET, 2019)
9. Dibyanjali Hazarika (UGC-JRF, 2019)
10. Meenakshi Dutta (UGC-NET/JRF, 2019)
11. Pooja Sharma (UGC-NET, 2019)
12. Sthapana Sengupta (SET, 2019)
13. Jyoti Sonowal (UGC-JRF, 2020)
14. Pinki Biswas (UGC-NET)
15. Munmi Boruah (SET, 2021)
16. Angita Gogoi (UGC-NET)
17. Swagata Dhar Bhoumik (UGC-NET, 2023)
18. Naznin Sultana (UGC-NE, 2023)
19. Arpita Singha (SLET, 2023)
20. Sweety Mishra (UGC-NET, 2023)
21. Anamika Gogoi (SET)
22. Krishna Gogoi (UGC-NET, SET)
23. Shaoni Guha Mazumdar (UGC-NET,2024)
24. Lakshyahira Gogoi (UGC-NET, 2024)
25. Anushree Das (UGC-NET, 2024)
26. Uzma Anam Rahman (UGC-NET Admission to Ph.D, 2024)

Prominent Alumni:

• Farida Begum, Retired Associate Professor, M.D.K.G. College, Dibrugarh
• Dr. Alpana Borgohain, Professor, Department of Women’s Studies, Gauhati University, Assam
• Binita Pegu, ACS (Assam Civil Service) Officer, Assam
• Pooja Mech, Assam Revenue Service (ARS)
• Baishali Bagchi, Assam Police Service (APS), secured 7^th Rank, 2022
• Dr. Anita Sharma, Assistant Professor, M.D.K.G. College, Dibrugarh, Assam
• Dr. Hima Hazarika Das, Associate Professor, Tinsukia College, Tinsukia, Assam
• Dr. Gitamoni Handique, Associate Professor, HCDG College, Nitaipukhuri, Sivsagar, Assam
• Rinkumoni Gogoi, Assistant Professor, Margherita College, Margherita, Assam
• Seema Roy Kurmi, HoD & Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, Margherita College
• Dr. Debodatta Bhattacharjee, Former Lecturer, Salt Brook Academy, Dibrugarh, Assam
• Lonee Dowerah, Faculty, Centre for Women’s Study, Dibrugarh University, Assam
• Sylvia Bordoloi, Fashion Designer, Mumbai
• Ishani Senapati, Assistant Professor, Digboi Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Digboi, Assam
• Sthapna Sengupta, Research Scholar, Department of Political Science, Gauhati University, Assam
• Angita Gogoi, Research Scholar, Department of Political Science, Assam University, Assam
• Puja Sharma, PGT, Dr. R, K School of Arts Commerce and Science, Dibrugarh, Assam
• Minakshi Dutta, Assistant Professor, DDR College, Chabua, Assam
• Jypti Sonowal, Margherita College, Margherita, Assam
• Shyana Boruah, Former Asst. Professor in Women University, Jorhat, Assam
• Pallavi Raj, Trainee HR Department of Development IT Service Ltd., Gurgaon
• Ritumoni Chetia, News Anchor at Pratidin Time, Guwahati, Assam
• Kasturi Moran, News Anchor at Pratidin Time, Guwahati, Assam
• Abhilasha Buragohain, a news content writer and editor at Dibrugarh 24×7 (Online News Platform)
• Dipjyoti Saikia, Teacher, Kathalguri Higher Secondary School, Dibrugarh, Assam
• Sagarika Duwarah, Women Voluntary Soldiers Tinsukia and North East, International Human Rights Council
• Juri Gogoi, District Hospitality Officer, Dibrugarh, Assam
• Arpita Singha, Assistant Professor, Madhya Kamrup College, Barpeta, Assam
• Chandrika Shrutikar, Journalist, Radio Mirchi, Assam
• Anisha Gogoi has completed Ph.D from School of Social Sciences –II, Centre for Political Studies, JNU, New Delhi
• Silvia Bordoloi, is an intern at CORO India, an international NGO.
• Diksha Lahon(2014-16): Professional Dancer, Participated in All India Poetess Conference  in March 2015n and received Minerva of the East Award  at  AIPC International Russia held at St. Petersburg (27^th Sept. – 3^rd October 2015)
• Nitumoni Kalita, Professional Singer, Assam
• Debolina Sengupta, Research Scholar, OKD Institute of Social Change and Development, Assam
• Manashi Hazoari, Assistant Professor, Sipajhar Mahavidyalaya, Sipajhar, Sipajhar
• Minakshi Konch, Research Scholar, NEHU, Shillong
• Uzma Anam Rahman, Assistant Professor (Contractual), M.D.K.G. College, Dibrugarh, Assam
• Naznin Sultana, Assistant Professor, Morigaon College, Morigaon, Assam
• Swagata Dhar Bhoumik, Assistant Professor (Contractual), Indreswar Sarma Academy Degree College, Dibrugarh, Assam
• Works under Directorate of Secondary/Elementary Education of Assam (TET Qualified):
• Archana Dihingia- Adarsha Vidyalaya Rangapather
• Paomita Nag
• Chanda Upadhyaya
• Parishmita Chetia
• Archana Sonar
• Arundhati Dowerah, Bogibil ME
• Tolika Sema
• Rakhi Gohain
• Kankana Sonowal, Borahi bari ME School
• Parishmita Chetia, 13 No Boliyaghat LP School  Brishti konwar  and many others.