KOHIMA, MARCH 30 (MExN): The Department of Hindi, Nagaland University, organized a one-day national seminar on the linguistic and cultural dissemination of Northeast folklore, bringing together scholars to discuss the region's rich oral traditions and their preservation in the modern era.
The seminar was coordinated by Dr. Brijesh Kumar, Assistant Professor at Nagaland University, and co-coordinated by research scholar Ajay Subba. Prof. Jagadish Kumar Patnaik, Vice-Chancellor of Nagaland University, attended as the chief guest. Other notable guests included Dr. Ganga Prasad Parsai, Vice-Chancellor of Tripura University; Prof. Jano S. Liegese from Nagaland University; and keynote speaker Prof. Zoram Yalam Nabam from Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh.
Discussions focused on the linguistic and cultural richness of Northeast India's folklore, with scholars highlighting how its unique oral traditions contribute to the broader cultural heritage of the country. Experts also expressed concerns about the impact of globalization, technological change, and commercialization on indigenous languages and folklore, emphasizing the need for preservation efforts.
The seminar featured two academic sessions. The first, chaired by Prof. Zoram Yalam Nabam, included keynote addresses by Dr. Rajiv Ranjan Prasad of Rajiv Gandhi University and Dr. Lydia, Principal of NIOS Regional Centre, Nagaland. The second session was led by Dr. Chuki Bhutia of Sikkim University, with Dr. Rajiv Ranjan Prasad presiding.
In the closing session, Commissioner and Secretary for Health and Family Welfare, Anup Kinchi (IAS), and former Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Nagaland University, Prof. A.K. Mishra, were present. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Brijesh Kumar.
