Assam University (A Central University)

P.O. : Durgakona, Dist. : Cachar, Assam – 788011

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Call for papers

International Seminar on

SOCIAL EXCLUSION AND DISCRIMINATION OF DALITS IN INDIA : SOME REFLECTIONS IN COMPARATIVE CONTEXT

From 10^th March, 2014 to 11^th March, 2014

Venue : Assam University, Silchar

Centre for Bangladesh Studies, Department of Bengali, Assam University, Silchar and GC College, Silchar is going to hold International Seminar on the above said topic from 10^th March, 2014 to 11^th March, 2014. Abstracts are welcome from the scholars. Abstract should reach by 15^th February, 2014. Papers would be peer reviewed.

Last date of submission of Abstract   : 15^th February, 2014

Last date of submission of Full Paper : 28^th February, 2014

Abstract may be send to E-Mail : dalitstudy.aus@gmail.com

For Details Please Call : 09401416358

Registration Fees :     800.00 (Rupees Eight Hundred Only)

                                                 

Sub themes :

1. Dalit Movement : Past, Present and Future

2. Dalit Literature in India

3. Social exclusion and discrimination

4. Gender discrimination and discrimination based on religion, caste  

5. Marginalised people in Contemporary literature and Culture

6. Discrimination and policies in India.

7. Violence against Dalit Women

8. Status of Dalit empowerment in India

9. Discrimination on Economic and Political spheres

10. Legal measures against Discrimination

Hospitality and Traveling Allowance : The organizing committee will make modest arrangements for boarding and lodging in local Hotels at Silchar, Assam. Keeping the budget constraints, the delegates to the extent possible, are requested to arrange travelling expenses from their respective institutions/organizations.

THE HOST CITY: Silchar is the headquarter of Cachar district in the state of Assam in India. It is the economic gateway to the state of Mizoram and part of Manipur. It is situated 420 Kilometers south east of Guwahati. Silchar has tremendous commercial importance and is the second largest city in the state of Assam. The city consequently witnesses the settlement of a sizeable population from all walks of life from distance parts of India. Being a very peaceful place in the North – East India, it earned the bon mot of “Island of Peace” from India‟s the then Prime Minister (Late) Smti. Indira Gandhi. Silchar is situated on the banks of the River Barak, after which the area is popularly known as Barak Valley. Over the past few years, the city is constantly witnessing peripheral expansion due to city‟s increasing future prospects and other developments in the field of education, medical facilities and the booming real estate market and other commercial businesses, making it quite a cosmopolitan one. Silchar city is the history as the Tea Capital of South Assam. Silchar is well connected by air with Kolkata, Guwahati, Agartala, Imphal and Tezpur. Besides, regular rail and bus services are also there.

CLIMATE : Summer is hot, humid and interspersed with rains and thunderstorms. The average temperature during March is between 20-25°C.

HOW TO REACH: Silchar is the headquarter of Cachar District in the state of Assam in India. It is 343 kilometers away in south east of Guwahati. Known as the second gateway of North-East Silchar is the second largest city of Assam. The city is well connected by all modes of transport. Nearest airport is located at 22 kilometers away, at Kumbhirgram.