Dr Gobin Ch Boruah

MA, Ph. D.
Joined Lakhimpur Girls' College on 26 Sep, 2015
Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Lakhimpur Girls' College, Khelmati
Research Interest:
1. Labour Economics 2. Agricultural Economics
Specialized Courses:
1. Applied Econometrics

Research Publication:

  • Effectiveness of MGNREGA in Assam: A Case Study” Paper published in a peer-reviewed journal International Journal of Research in Commerce, Economics and Management, Pp 138-141, Vol. No. 4, Issue No. 04, April 2014, ISSN 0976-2183
  • Globalisation, Skill-based Education and Unemployment in Rural Assam: An Economic Analysis” Paper published in a peer-reviewed journal International Journal of Research in Commerce, IT  and Management, Pp 50-53, Vol. No. 4, Issue No. 9, Sep. 2014, ISSN 2231-5756
  • “ Income and Employment Opportunities of Women in Rural Lakhimpur District of Assam” Paper published in a peer-reviewed journal International Journal of Research in Commerce, Economics and Management, Pp 24-27, Vol. No. 5, Issue No. 6, June 2015, ISSN 2231-4245 
  • Tenurial Paradigm and Employment Configuration in Assam: A case study on Lakhimpur District” Paper published in a peer-reviewed journal of Multidisciplinary Research Scholars’ View, Pp 116-124, Vol.1, Issue No.1-2, Jan-July 2013, ISSN 2320-1096
  • “Growth of Social Infrastructure and Human Development in Assam: An Analysis” Paper published in a peer-reviewed journal of Socio-scientific Research and creative literature Dehing….Pulse of Survival, Vol. VI, Pp 28-35,  June 2014, ISSN 2320-785X
  • “Population Growth, Poverty and Human Development in Assam: An Analysis”, Paper published in a peer-reviewed journal of Education and Social Science The Educational Horizon, Pp 30-37, Vol. 1, Issue No. 1, Aug 2015, ISSN 2454-8243
  • Adhiyar Padhatir Krishi aru Asomor Krishi Khandat Iyar Prasangikata”, Paper published in a Journal of development monthly Payobhara, Pp 46-49, Vol. 46, No. 5, July 2015, ISSN 0971-8397
  • Labhajanak Arthanoitik Briti Hisabe Mou Palan”, Paper published in a Journal of development monthly Payobhara, Pp 57-58, Vol. 47, No. 1, March 2016, ISSN 0971-8397
  • Rail Budget 2016-17: Ek Abalukan”, Paper published in a Journal of development monthly Payobhara, Pp 57-58, Vol. 47, No. 1, March 2016, ISSN 0971-8397

Reference Book:

  • “Economy of Assam: An Overview,” A reference book, Published by Priyadarshini Offset, Year-2016, ISBN: 978-81-932278-2-4

Edited Volume:

  • “Socio-Economic Issues in India (With Special reference to Assam)”, An Edited Volume Published by Priyadarshini Offset, Year-2017, ISBN 978-81-932278-3-1

Article in Edited Volume:

  • “Population Growth and Poverty in Assam” Published in Economy of North East India-Challenges and Task Ahead, Edited by Dey U. K. and Das Manjit, 2012, Pp 201-209 Publisher: Binapani Publishing House, Ghy, ISBN 978-81-923239-1-6
  • Employment Opportunities for Women in Rural Area: An Economic and Historical Prospect” Published in Women in Rural Development, Edited by Doley, Dr. Baby Morang, 2013, Publisher: Publication Board, Silapathar College, Pp 111-127, ISBN 812028877-7
  • Miri Ba Mishing Sakalar Itihasot Abhumuki” Published in Asomor Janagusthi Hamuhar Hamaj Hanskritit Abhumuki, Edited by Haarika, Mantu and Konch Hiraynya, 2013, Pp 224-229, ISBN 978-93-5087-701-2
  • “Women Labour in Rural Arunachal Pradesh” Published in Gender Issues and Status of Women in India, Edited by Phukan, Devajit and Saikia, Bedabrat, 2014, Avon Publications, Pp 57-70, ISBN 9789381839263
  • Employment Opportunities for Women in Rural Economy” Published in Women Empowerment in North East India, Edited by Tamuli Dr. Sangeeta Borthakur, 2014, EBH Publisher, Pp 22-31, ISBN 9789383252176
  • Growth of Social Infrastructure and Human Development in Assam” Published in Humen Development in India-Issues and Cases in India, Edited by Saikia, Dr. Robin,  2014, Publisher: OPD College Publication Cell, Pp 141-149, ISBN 978-81-925209-3-3
  • Self-Help Group Movement and Rural Development in the Lakhimpur District of Assam” Published in Status of Women in North East India, Edited by Dutta, Dr. Swapna, 2015, Publisher: Publication Cell, LTK College, Pp 221-235, ISBN 978-93-85229-25-1
  • Economic Interpretation of Sericulture Industries in Assam” Published in Socio-Economic Issues in India (With Special Reference to Assam), Edited by Boruah, Dr.  G.C. And Boishya, N. 2017, Publisher: Priyadarshini Offset, Pp 39-48, ISBN 978-81-932278-3-1
  • Sericulture and Economy of Assam: A Case Study” Published in Contemporary Indian Economy: Issues and ChallengesEdited by Phukan, Debajit and Saikia Hemanta 2020, Publisher: Department of Economics, DR College, Pp 169-178, ISBN 978-93-82976-68-4
  • The Problem of Unemployment and Underemployment in Rural Assam”, Published in Rural Development in India-Challenges and Task Ahead, Edited by Saikia, Dr. Bedabrat and Jena, Shirinibas, 2020, EBH Publisher, Pp 286-299, ISBN 9789388881296
  • Women Labours in Rural Assam: A Study”, Published in Women in the Changing World”, Edited by Women’s Cell, Teachers’ Unit, Lakhimpur Girls’ College, 2021, Palki, Pp 90-103, ISBN 978-81-949838-5-9
  • Socio-Economic Status of Hajong Tribe in the Lakhimpur District of Assam: A Study, published in Exploring The North-East Edited by Nipon Haloi, 2023, Mittal Publication,Pp 61-68, ISBN 978-93-94569-55-3

Other Publication:

  • Contributed three chapters, namely

(i) National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS)

(ii) Prime Minister Gram Sadak yojana (PMGSY) 

(iii) National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)   

in the Project report of Mid Term Appraisal of 11th Five Year Plan of Arunachal Pradesh” Sponsored by Planning Commission, Govt. of India, Under Department of Economics, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills Itanagar. 

Research Training Programme:

  • Five Days Workshop on “Research Methodology in Labour Studies” sponsored by V.V. Giri National Labour Institute , Noida and Organised by Department of Economics, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, during 17-21 August, 2010.
  • Two Days State Level Workshop on “Tutoring and Counseling in ODL System”, Organised by Institute of Distance Education, Rajiv Gandhi university, Itanagar, on 4th and 5th April 2011
  • One week workshop on “Econometrics-Practice and Research (for Faculty and Researcher)” sponsored by Centre for Development Studies (CDS) and Organised by Department of Economics, Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar, during 24th to 28th March 2014.
  • Two week workshop on “Econometrics-Practice and Research (for Faculty and Researcher)” sponsored by Centre for Development Studies (CDS) and Organised by Department of Economics, Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar, during 15th to 24th December 2014.
  • One day GBPIEHD sponsored workshop on “Hydropower Project and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)” Organised by GB Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Sustainable Development, (North Eastern unit) Itanagar with support from Lakhimpur Girls’ College, North Lakhimpur.

Career Advancement Course:

  • Successfully completed UGC Sponsored Orientation Proramme from 7th November -03rd December 2016 at UGC Human Resource Development Center (HRDC), Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. 
  • Successfully completed ARPIT course for Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) promotion Refresher Course in Economics and the proctored examination held on 16th February 2020, conducted by Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi.
  • Successfully completed UGC HRDC course for Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) promotion Short Term Course in Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and start-Ups (Online) held from 23rd Aug. to 28th Aug. 2021, conducted by HRDC, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi.
  • Attending a Faculty Development Programme on "Investor Education & Awareness" conducted by Sraddha Academy for Financial Education in association with the Department of Commerce, Sona College of Arts & Science, Salem, on 1st December, 2021.
  • Successfully completed TLC, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi organised one week online FDP Course in "Data Analysis Using SPSS" held from 15th to 21st Feb. 2022.
  • Successfully completed IQAC & Eco club, Lakhimpur Girls' College and ICT Academy organised five days online Multidisciplinary National Workshop on "Environmental Awarness and Waste Management" held from 5th to 9th June. 2022.

Administrative Training:

  • Participated in a Hand Holding Training on RUSA PMS (Project Monitoring System), at the New RUSA office building, Kahilipara, Guwahati, on 22nd October 2019.
  • Participated in Regional Training Workshop on EAT module on PFMS at Kolkata, West Bengal on 23rd October 2019.
  • Participated in Hand Holding Training on RUSA Fund Tracker, at the New RUSA office building, Kahilipara, Guwahati, on 12th December 2019.

Seminar Presentation:

  1. Presented a paper entitled “The Path of Sustainable Agriculture and Way Ahead”, in International Seminar on Resources, Tribes and State, dated 13th and 15th February 2012, organized by AITS, Rajiv Gandhi University.
  2. Presented a paper entitled “Employment opportunities for women in Rural Area: An Economic and Historical prospect”, in a UGC sponsored National Seminar on Role of Women in Rural Development, dated 6th and 7th October 2012, organized by Department of Philosophy, Silapathar College.
  3. Presented a paper entitled “Income and Employment opportunities for Rural Women: A Study on Lakhimpur District of Assam”, in a UGC sponsored National Seminar on Status of Women in North East India: Problem and Concerns, dated 29th and 30th April 2015, organized by Women Cell, L.T.K. College.
  4. Presented a paper entitled “Globalisation, Skill-based Education and Unemployment in Rural Assam: An Economic Analysis”, in a ICSSR sponsored National Seminar on Education and Human Right in North East of India, dated 21st and 22nd December, 2013, organized by Department of Education, Raha College.
  5. Presented a paper entitled “The Institutional Condition of Rural Economy: A Case study in Lakhimpur District of Assam”, in a UGC sponsored National Seminar on Rural Development in India, Issues, Progress & Programme Effectiveness, dated 26th and 27th April 2013, organized by Department of Commerce, Rajiv Gandhi University.
  6. Presented a paper entitled “Status of PMGSY in Arunachal Pradesh: A Case study”, in a National Seminar on Arunachal Pradesh: Issues of Modernity and Tradition, dated 76th and 8th September, 2010, jointly organized by AITS, Rajiv Gandhi University and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies, Kolkata.
  7. Presented a paper entitled “Prospects and Problem of Micro Finance and the role of SHGs : A Study of Nowboicha Dev. Block of Lakhimpur”, in a UGC sponsored National Seminar on The Role of SHGs in the development of Rural Economy with Special Reference to Lakhimpur District, dated 18st and 19th May, 2010, organized by L. T. K. College.
  8. Presented a paper entitled “Employment Opportunities for Women in Rural Economy”, in a UGC sponsored National Seminar on Role of Women in socio Economic Environment: with special reference to North-East India, dated 5th and 6th May, 2012, organized by Lakhimpur Commerce College.
  9. Presented a paper entitled “Population Growth, Poverty and Human Development”, in a UGC sponsored National Seminar on Humen Development in India: Problem and Prospect, dated 11th and 12th May, 2013, organized by Department of Economics and Political Science, OPD College.
  10. Presented a paper entitled “Non-farm Occupational Activities of the Riverside Rural Inhabitants n Assam”, in a UGC sponsored National Seminar on Rural Development and Financial Inclusion in North-East India, dated 7th and 8th June, 2013 organized by Lakhimpur Commerce College.
  11. Presented a paper entitled “Rural Women Health and Hygiene Status of the Deories of Assam”, in a UGC sponsored National Seminar on Status of Women in Northeast India: Problem and Concerns, dated 29th and 30th June, 2015, organized by L. T. K. College.
  12. Presented a paper entitled “Growth of Social Infrastructure and Human Development n Assam”, in a UGC sponsored National Seminar on Human Development in India: Problem and Prospect, dated 11th and 12th May, 2013, organized by Department of Economics and Political Science, OPD College.
  13. Presented a paper entitled “The Relationship between Unemployment and Poverty in Rural Lakhimpur district of Assam: A Study”, in 17th Annual Conference of NEEA, dated 30th and 31st October 2017, organized by Department of Economics, Rajiv Gandhi University.
  14. Presented a paper entitled “Promotion of Rural Micro Enterprises: Prospects and Challenges”, in a National Seminar, dated 7th and 8th December 2015, organized by NIRDPR, NER, Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. of India.
  15. Presented a paper entitled “Role of Self-help Group to poverty alleviation in rural Assam : A case study”, in a UGC sponsored National Seminar on Poverty, Inequality and Economic Development in India, dated 29th March 2015, organized by Department of Economics, Dibrugarh University.
  16. Presented a paper entitled “Adoption of Semester System in General degree Colleges of Assam and Role of RUSA”, in a UGC sponsored National Seminar on Quality Higher Education and RUSA: Its problem and prospects in North East India, dated 15th and 16th September 2016, organized by Department of Education, Sankardeva Mahavidyalaya.
  17. Presented a paper entitled “Globalisation, Right to Education and Employment Generation: An Economic analysis”, in a UGC sponsored National Seminar on Challenges to Human rights in Northeast India, dated 3rd and 4th February 2017, organized by Department of Political Science, Lakhimpur Girls’ College.
  18. Presented a paper entitled “Status of MGNREGA in Lakhimpur district: A Study, in a UGC sponsored National Seminar on Performance of MGNREGA with special reference to Assam”, dated 7th and 8th February 2017, organized by Department of Economics, North Lakhimpur College.
  19. Presented a paper entitled “Impact of Globalisation in Rural areas of Assam: An Analysis”, in a National Seminar on Political Perspective and Economic Development in India: Recent Trends, dated 25th October 2017, organized by IQAC, Bihpuria College.
  20. Presented a paper entitled “Forced Labour and Rural Economy of Assam: A Study”, in a ICHR sponsored National Seminar on Migration, Diaspora and Nation Building: Opportunities and Challenges, dated 1st and 2nd February 2020, organized by Digboi Mhila Mahavidyalaya.
  21. Presented a paper entitled “The Old Folk’s Measurement in Assam and its significance in Present Context”, in a ICHR sponsored National Seminar on Trends and Prospects of History From Oral and Folk Tradition in North East India, dated 19th and 20th February 2021, organized by Sankardeva Mahavidyalaya.
  22. Presented a paper entitled “The Socio Economic Status of Hajong Tribes in the Lakhimpur District of Assam: A Study”, in a ICHR sponsored National Seminar on Autonomy, Ethnicity and Democratic Transformation of Tribal Community in North East India: Issues & Consensus, dated 29th and 30th October 2021, organized by Sankardeva Mahavidyalaya.
  23. Presented a paper entitled “Bamboo activities and Women Employability in Rural Ares of Assam: A Case Study on Bakata Na-Nath Gaon of Sibsagar district”, in a National Commission For Women sponsored National Seminar on Identification of Abusive Relationship and Prevention of Domestic Violence, dated 8th March 2022, organized by Digboi Mahila Mahavidyalaya., Digboi.
  24. Presented a paper entitled “Problems of Women Labour in Rural Economy: An Analysis  ”, in a ICSSR sponsored National Seminar on Gender issues in 21st Century: With Special Reference to North East India, dated 10th and 11th March 2023, organized by Moridhal College, Dhemaji
  25. Presented a paper entitled "Migration, uses of Natural Resources & challanges to Sustainable Development: a study" in an International Seminar on Responsibilities of Industrial Corporations in Achieving Sustainable Development in the Present Ecologically Critical Period, sponsord/ powered by Oil India Limited and jointly organised by IQAC, Dr Rohini Kt Barua Law College, Dibrugarh and IQAC, Nowgong Law College, Nagaon, dated 17th and 18th March, 2023.

Administrative Responsibilities:

  • Coordinator, Project Monitoring Unit of RUSA Fund  (w.e.f. 13.12.2021)
  • Member, IQAC, Lakhimpur Girls' College (w.e.f. 15-12-2021)
  • Prof-in Charge, Indoor- Games (2016-17)
  • Prof-in Charge, Social Service (2017-18, )
  • Secretary, Teachers Welfare Fund, (2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22)
  • Acting as Executive Member, Teachers' Unit 2020 to till date.
  • Member, Students' Aid Fund, Lakhimpur Girls’ College (2017 to till date)
  • Member of Election Committee for College Students Union Election (2017-18, 2018-19, 2021-22).
  • Assistant Coordinator, NSS cell, Lakhimpur Girls' College
  • Co-Editor, Kanchioli, a Peer-reviewed e-Journal, published by Lakhimpur Girls' College