Fazl Ali College Teachers' Association holds Golden Jubilee International Conference

Members of FACTA along with participants after the Golden Jubilee International Conference at the college's conference hall in Mokokchung on Thursday. (EM Images)

• CHUCHUYIMPANG — The Fazl Ali College Teachers' Association (FACTA) organised its Golden Jubilee International Conference on the theme "Enduring legacies, emerging visions: a multidisciplinary approach to sustainability" at the college's conference hall in Mokokchung on Thursday.
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• The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Yezer, lecturer in the department of Geography and Planning at Sherubtse College, Royal University of Bhutan. He emphasised the importance of embracing cultural diversity and traditional knowledge as tools for addressing modern sustainability challenges.
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• Speaking on the theme, Dr. Yezer noted that comparing different cultures allows for a better understanding of the richness and complexity of our collective heritage.

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• Drawing from examples in Bhutan and India, Dr. Yezer discussed sustainable practices deeply rooted in indigenous traditions, such as agroforestry in Nagaland and Bhutan’s carbon-negative initiatives. He stressed the need for collaborative, multidisciplinary approaches to sustainability, as no single field of study can address the complexity of ecological and social challenges alone.
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• Dr. I Wati Imchen, principal of Fazl Ali College, also underscored the importance of cultivating vision and responsibility among the younger generation. In his address, he called for living in harmony with nature—not as a distant ideal, but as a continuous journey shaped by shared values and collective effort.
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• Invited speakers included Dr. Ambrish Singh, professor and head, department of Chemistry, Nagaland University; Bimal K Chetri, lecturer, department of Environment and Life Sciences, Sherubtse College; L Tongpang Longkumer, professor, department of Agronomy, Nagaland University; and Giribabu M, professor and head, department of Economics, Mizoram University.
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• The conference saw the participation of 31 paper presenters, who shared research findings and insights across diverse disciplines.