Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Report of Induction Programme 2024
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY
NAMRUP
COLLEGE, P.O. PARBATPUR, DIST: DIBRUGARH, ASSAM
Website: www.namrupcollege.edu.in
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Report of the Induction Programme of the Department of Sociology, 2024
An Induction programme for the B.A. 1st
Semester major students was organised by the Dept of Sociology on 06/08/2024. A
total of 16. Students participated in the Induction programme at Room no.07.
The objective of the Induction Programme is to introduce students
to the discipline of Sociology and its scope, to familiarise students with the
curriculum, faculty, and academic environment, and to highlight career
prospects and the practical relevance of sociology.
The programme
started with the welcome address by the head of the Department, Mr Rupak Kr.
Borgohain. It was followed by the introduction of the faculty members and the
newly admitted students. After that, the Head of the Department delivered a
talk on ‘Why study Sociology,’ highlighting the meaning, scope, and importance
of sociology in the modern world. The overview of the Curriculum was made by the teacher, Mrs Mandira Buragohain. She explained about content of the syllabus, the credit system, the teaching method, and the process of internal evaluation and assessment.
A briefing on the college rules, responsibilities of students, and ethical practices was given by the Head of the Department. At the end of the
programme, the head of the Department wished the students for their best
academic journey in the college and thanked all for their presence in the
programme.
List of
students who participated in the Induction Programme conducted by the Department of
Sociology on 6th August, 2024
Sl No. Name of the students
01. Miss
Ankita Gupta
02. Sri Mousam Gogoi
03. Miss Pokhi Bhuyan
04. Miss Anima Marki
05. Sri Alok Garh
06. Miss Arifa Begum
07. Miss Runema Begum
08. Miss Baby Rai
09. Miss Manshi Kamalapuri
10. Miss Silpi Kumari
11. Miss Ashrita Mardi
12. Sri Om Rai
13. Sri Manash Sonowal
14. Miss Komal Rajbhar
15. Miss Masum Kumari
16. Miss Ansikha Gupta
Head
Department
of Sociology
Namrup College
Glimpses
of Induction Programme conducted by the Department of Sociology, 2024
Head
Department of Sociology
Namrup College
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Experiential learning through Field Visit
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY
NAMRUP
COLLEGE, P.O. PARBATPUR, DIST: DIBRUGARH, ASSAM
Website: www.namrupcollege.edu.in
Report of the Field Study conducted by the Department of
Sociology at Kachari Pathar village, Namrup on 26th
March, 2025
Introduction:
The students of the 6th Semester, Department of Sociology, Namrup College, conducted a field study at Kacharipathar Village, Namrup, on March 26, 2025. The Kachari Pathar village is located 2.5 km east of Namrup. Most of the people residing in the village belong to the Bodo community. A total of 16 honours students under the guidance of 4 nos teachers have conducted the field study on the topic of economic and cultural aspects of the Bodo community living in the village and the dimensions of changes in the respective fields. Each student has interacted with 10 households on his/her assigned topic and collected data with the help of an interview schedule and observational notes.
Objective
of the Field Study:
The objective of this field study is
to motivate and encourage the students towards the significance of practical
knowledge gathering and learning in a realistic situation. The field study was
conducted as a part of the syllabus of the course Research Method-II (Course
Code: SOC-14). Being students of Sociology, to get acquainted with Research
Methodology, they were trained and guided to collect data from the universe and
to make an analytical discussion on their findings. The specific objective of this
study is to investigate the factors and the dimensions that lead to changes in
the cultural and economic life of the Bodo community residing in the Kachari
Pathat village, which is adjacent to the industrial town of Namrup.
Rationale of the Study:
Being a student of Sociology, it is
essential to inculcate knowledge about different social aspects in real field
situations, which may attract the students towards the fascinating subject. The
theoretical knowledge gained through books and literature is not enough to
capture the precise idea and understanding of any fact of society. Field
experiences enhance and often spark the curiosity and motivation to learn
more. Culture and economy are constantly changing due to factors like
technology, education, migration, industrialization, etc, and studying these
changes helps to know how people adapt over time and what drives social
transformation. Particularly, the tribal people with their distinct ethno-cultural
pattern of life have experienced more changes, which may threaten their unique
ethnic identity. Therefore, this study bears importance from this point of view.
Outcome of the Study:
The students gained incredible field experience during their
interactions with the respondents of the Bodo community living in Kachari
Pathar village. The tools for data collection were applied, such as an interview
schedule, observation etc. The field study provided the experience of
experimental learning to the students in a real-life setting.
The field study provides valuable insights into the community's
ongoing transition due to modernization, state policies, and globalization. In
case of language and identity, the Bodo language remains a strong marker of
identity, but the younger generation increasingly uses Assamese, Hindi, or
English, especially in urban areas and schools.
Traditional dances (e.g., Bagurumba), music, dress, and rituals are
still practiced, but their frequency has declined.
The influence of modern culture has altered some indigenous rituals
and belief systems. Regarding the social structure of the Bodo community, patriarchal family norms persist, but women's roles are expanding in education,
employment, and community leadership. Traditional institutions like village
councils are now supplemented or replaced by formal political structures.
As an result of modern media exposure to TV, internet, and social
media has led to the adoption of urban lifestyles, modern dress codes, and
changing aspirations among youth have emerged. There is a growing cultural blend, with
traditional values coexisting with modern norms.
In the economic sphere of the studied Bodo tribe, it has been seen
that traditional subsistence farming is
gradually giving way to commercial farming (e.g., paddy, vegetables, and
horticulture). Use of modern tools, fertilizers, and irrigation has increased
productivity, though access is unequal. There is a noticeable shift toward
non-agricultural employment: government jobs, the private sector, small businesses,
and migration to cities for work. Handloom and weaving, once domestic
activities, are being revived through cooperatives and self-help groups.
Participation in rural development schemes (MGNREGA, PMAY, etc.) has
contributed to infrastructure improvement and financial inclusion.
The field study reveals that the Bodo tribe is undergoing
significant cultural and economic transitions. While modernization has opened
new opportunities, it also brings challenges in preserving cultural identity
and ensuring inclusive development. Sustainable progress depends on culturally
respectful policies, community participation, and balanced development
strategies that honor Bodo heritage while embracing change.
Some glimpses of the field visit :
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Thursday, April 6, 2023
Experiential Learning
Report
of the Field Study conducted by Department of Sociology at Tingya Naga Village,
Sivsagar, 3rd June,2022
A team of
students of Department of Sociology, Namrup College has conducted a Field Study
at Tingya Naga Village, Sibsagar on 3rd June, 2022. The distance
from Namrup College to the Naga village is about 74km. A total of 22 nos
students from BA 6th Semester
Honours guided by 4nos teaching faculty has conducted the field tour and
surveyed 32 households on various aspects of the Naga society and their
changes. The study mainly focused to explore the transformation of the Naga
Society in the fields of economy, culture, religion and education.
Objective of
the Field Study : By doing field study students gets
opportunity to develop their creative thinking, to enhance their cognitive and
effective learning through realistic
field situation. Students are encouraged to improve their scientific curiosity.
Being students of Sociology, to acquainted with the Research Methodology they
were trained and guided to collect data from the universe and to make
analytical discussion on their findings. The Tingya Naga village , with 72 nos
of households of Konyak Naga Tribe is situated in the eastern direction of
Sivsagar Town, Assam is the universe of this study. This historical Naga
village surrounded by the greater Assamese society has been undergone changes
in various aspects of their socio-cultural, traditional, religious and economic
life. This field study was aimed to explore the nature and extent of these
changes of the Naga people living in upper Assam.
Outcome of
the Field Study: The students gained incredible
field experience in their interaction with the respondents. Interview schedule
and observation method were adopted as a tool for data collection. The areas of
their studies were confined to four dimensions, viz, economic aspects and its
changes, religious beliefs and practices, cultural changes and educational
changes. Most of the respondents were found to engage in agriculture and petty
business followed by daily wage earners. Majority of the Naga people have
savings habit or have bank account and some of them have also invested in
insurance policies. Though all the respondents are following Hinduism, they
also perform traditional tribal festivals and rituals. The existence of youth
dormitory called ‘Murong’ is seen in the village, where traditional norms and
culture of Konyak Naga tribe is practiced. The Naga dialect is still used as a
form of communication among their own people, otherwise they are all fluent in
Assamese language and some in Hindi and English. Inter caste marriage has been
observed among them, and mostly marital relation have been taken places with
Assamese people. During their traditional festival only, they used to wear
their traditional dresses and ornaments, and use traditional food ‘waaksa’,
otherwise they find the modern dress more comfortable to wear. They are fond of
their traditional alcohol ‘yu’ in their festive time. Most of the Naga people
residing in Tingya Naga village are literate and they are aware about the
importance of education. The children of most of the respondents are availing
formal education in private educational institution than the govt schools. In a nutshell , it can be said that the
Konyak Naga people of Tingya Naga village has been experiencing a vast change
amidst the Assamese society in the modern world.
Some glimpses
of the Field Study
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