La. Ganesan with the members of Sociological Association of Northeast
India during its first annual conference at Japfu Christian College on Friday.
- DIMAPUR — Elucidating
that the northeast region stands at the crossroads of rapid modernisation and
the preservation of indigenous knowledge systems, Nagaland Governor, La.
Ganesan, has underscored the necessity to strike a balance between progress and
cultural identity.
- He stated this during the first annual conference of the
Sociological Association of Northeast India (SANEI) held at Japfu Christian
College, Kohima, on Friday. He urged sociologists, policymakers, and community
leaders to collaborate on key issues such as gender equality, violence against
women, economic disparities, migration, climate change and environmental
sustainability.
- Highlighting the northeast’s rich cultural diversity,
historical heritage and dynamic social transformations, the governor emphasised
the vital role of sociology in documenting the lived experiences of communities
and shaping inclusive policies that promote social justice and sustainable
development.
- Ganesan also underscored the importance of interdisciplinary
research and academic collaborations in addressing societal challenges. In this
regard, he lauded institutions like SANEI for facilitating dialogue and
fostering research that contributes to meaningful societal transformation,
stated an update from Raj Bhavan.
- Stressing the need for inclusive research methodologies, he
encouraged scholars to engage with local communities, ensuring that the voices
of indigenous and marginalised groups are integral to academic and policy
discussions.
- "Let us reaffirm our commitment to ethical and
impactful scholarship rooted in the realities of the people of this
region," he added.
- The event was held in collaboration with the Indian
Sociological Society, which also marked the golden jubilee year of the All
India Sociological Conference. Sponsored by the North Eastern Council (NEC),
Shillong, the conference brought together scholars, policymakers and students
to discuss pressing social issues in the region.
