Dr Kalidash Brahma

M. A., B. Ed., Ph. D.
Joined Lakhimpur Girls' College on 05 Jun, 2015
Dr. Brahma is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science. He completed his Masters from Gauhati University (BU) in 2008 and pursued his Doctoral Degree from Assam University. In 2011, he joined Ambedkar College (Tripura) as an Assistant Professor. After serving more than 4 years at Ambedkar College, he joined Lakhimpur Girls' College on 5th June 2015. He is serving as the head of the department since March 2017. He took the charge of IQAC Coordinator on 15th Dec 2021.
Research Interest:
1. Ethnicity and Identity Politics in Northeast India. 2. Women Issues/Questions
Specialized Courses:
1. Human Rights 2. South Asian Politics

Publications

  • A paper entitled ‘Ethnic Identity Movement of the Bodos: A Challenge to Indian Politics’ in “Indian Politics: Problems, Issues and Challenges” Edited by George T. Haokip, New Delhi: Mittal Publications, 2012.
  • A paper entitled ‘Migration, identity and Ethnic conflicts: An Analysis of India’s Northeast’ in Haokip, G.T. (Ed) “Human Rights and Social Security in North-East India” New Delhi: Mittal Publications, 2012.
  • A paper entitled “Right to Vote in India: Issues and Challenges” in “Emerging Electoral Trend and Violation of Human Rights”Edited by L. Mahindra and George T. Haokip, New Delhi: Mittal Publications, 2013.
  • A paper entitled "Ethnic Identity Movement of the Indigenous Tribals in Tripura" in "Issues of Marginalised Tribals in Tripura" Edited by Dilip Sarkar & Lalthanguri Sailo, New Delhi: Supriya Books.
  • A Research Paper entitled “Political Participation of Women in India: A Post Independence Scenario” in Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, Volume 2, Issue 4, April 2014.
  • A Joint Paper with Dr. Kusum Brahma entitled “Resolving Ethnic Conflicts in India’s Northeast through Gandhian Approach” in “India’s Northeast: Understanding it From beyond the region” Edited by Dr. George T. Haokip, Maxford Books, New Delhi, 2014.
  • A Joint Paper with Swgwmsar Brahma entitled "Self Determination Movement In Manipur" in “Self Determination Movement in India’s Northeast” edited by Kalidash Brahma, LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, 2014
  • A paper entitled ‘Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Social Justice: An Overview’ in “B.R. Ambedkar: An Enlightened Iconoclast” edited by Priyadarshi Bahinipati, New Academic Publishers, New Delhi, 2015
  • A paper entitled “Group Mobilization of the Bodos during Bodo Movement”  in Journal of North East Region (UGC CARE Listed Journal) in April, 2018.

Seminar Presentations

  • Presented a paper entitled “Globalisation: Its Impacts on Indian Culture” in an International Seminar Organised by Holy Cross College and Tripura University, Tripura in 2011.
  • Presented a paper entitled “Bodoland Movement and the Issues of Human Rights Violation” in the National  Seminarsponsored by UGC, New Delhi and jointly organized by Ramkrishna Nagar College, Karimganj, Assam in 2010. 
  • Presented a paper entitled “Socio-Economic Status of Muchi Community in Tripura” in the National Seminar on “Socio-Economic Status of Marginalised Communities in Tripura with Special Reference to Scheduled Caste Communities”, 2013.
  • Presented a paper joint Paper with Dr. Kusum Brahma entitled “women Empowerment in India: Challenges and Prospects” in an International Seminar Organised by Gossaigaon college, Gossaigaon on 4th to 6th Feb, 2015.
  • Presented a paper entitled “Terrorism as a Challenge to Human Rights in Assam” in the National Seminar sponsored by UGC, New Delhi and organized byPOPD College, Panigaon, 2015.
  • Presented a paper entitled “Impacts of Migration in Politics of Assam” in the National Seminar sponsored by UGC, New Delhi and jointly organized bySankardeva Mahavidyalaya, Lakhimpur on 29thand 30th Sept, 2015.
  • Presented a paper entitled "Identity Movement and Human Rights Violations in India’s Northeast" in a National seminar on organised by Lakhimpur Girls’ College, Lakhimpur on 3rd and 4th Feb, 2017.
  • Presented a paper entitled "Socio-Cultural Assimilation and Identity Issues in Assam" in an International Seminar organised by JH Sharma College, Sivasagar, Assam on 30th April to 1st May, 2018.
  • Presented a paper entitled "North East’s Role in Look East" in a national Seminar organised by MAKAIS, Kolkata & Deptt. Of Political Science, Assam University, Assam on 12th and 13th March, 2019.
  • Presented a paper entitled "Contribution of Womenfolk in the Bodoland Movement" in a national Seminar organised by Dhakuakana College, Dhakuakana, Assam on 7th and 8th June, 2019.
  • Presented a paper entitled "Environmental Crisis and International Politics" in an International Seminar organised by Gossaigaon College, Gossaigaon, Assam from 3rd to 5th February, 2020.
  • Presented a paper entitled "Violence Against Women in Assam" in a National Seminar organized by Silapather College, Dhemaji, Assam on 12th February, 2021.

Programmes/Courses Attended

  • Attended Refresher Course on Advance “Research Methodology 2.0” from 17th June, 2020 to 1st July, 2020 organized by TLC, Ramanujan College, Delhi.
  • Participated in Faculty Development Programme on “Development of E-Content in Teaching and ICT based Assessment Tools” from 12th June to 17th June, 2020 organized by Department of Education, Mazbat College, Assam in collaboration BSVS Educational Centre, Nagpur.
  • Joined Faculty Development Programme “Online Teaching & Learning in India” from 17th to 22th June, 2020 organized by Bodoland University, Assam in collaboration with GAD Teaching Learning Centre, SGTB Khalsa College.
  • Attended FDP on “Advanced Pedagogical Techniques” from 13th September, 2021 to 19th September, 2021 organized by TLC, Ramanujan College in collaboration with Lakhimpur Girls’ College, Assam.

Books Edited

  1. Edited (Sole) a book entitled, “Self Determination Movement in India’s Northeast”,  Published by LAP, Germany, 2014.
  2. Edited (Joint) a book entitled "Women in the Changing World", published by Women's Cell and Teachers Unit, Lakhimpur Girls' College, 2021.

Academic/Administrative Responsibilities

  • Coordinator, IQAC (w.e.f. 15.12.2021)
  • Prof-in Charge, Indoor- Games (2018-19)
  • Prof-in Charge, Outdoor- Games (2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22)
  • Asst. Secretary, Teachers Unit, (2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22)
  • Member, IQAC (Acted as Assistant Coordinator) from 23.09.2016-14.12.2021.
  • Serving as HoD, Political Science, Lakhimpur Girls’ College since March, 2017.
  • Member, Health and Sanitation Club, Lakhimpur Girls’ College
  • Member of Election Committee for College Students Union Election (2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2021-22).
  • Coordinator, Certificate Course on Human Rights (Department of Political Science, Lakhimpur Girls' college)