INDIAN ANTHROPOLOGY CONGRESS: 2016
Organized by
DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY, ASSAM UNIVERSITY, DIPHU CAMPUS DIPHU,
ASSAM
In collaboration with
INDIAN NATIONAL CONFEDERATION AND ACADEMY OF ANTHROPOLOGISTS
(INCAA)
and
INDIRA GANDHI RASHTRIYA MANAV SANGRAHALAYA, BHOPAL
SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT
Dated: 01.12.2015
Dear Colleague
We are happy to announce that the Department of Anthropology, Assam University in collaboration with
the Indian National Confederation and Academy of Anthropologists (INCAA) and Indira Gandhi Manav
Sangrahalya, Bhopal will organize the Indian Anthropology Congress: 2016 at Assam University,
Diphu Campus, Diphu, Assam during 21-23 February, 2016. The Focal Theme chosen for deliberations
during the Congress is “Emerging Frontiers of Anthropology”.
In this Anthropology Congress, INCAA proposes to organize Round Table: 2016 on "Identities, Ethnic
Boundaries, and the State". This Anthropology Congress will also organise the Plenary Sessions, one
each on i) Prof. B.K. Roy Burman and Indian Anthropology, ii) Ethno-medicine in Northeast India,
iii) Understanding Issues of Tea Garden Workers of Northeast India iv) Reproductive Health:
Anthropological Perspectives and v) Ethnic Movements in the Northeast India and several
Technical/Scientific, and Open Sessions. All fellow professionals and scholars are cordially invited to
attend the Congress.
In addition, Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (IGRMS), Bhopal, proposes to organize one
Panel on “Contemporary Anthropological Research on the Tribes of North-East India” and this
panel expects large number of contributions from upcoming scholars who are pursuing or completed
Postgraduate, M.Phil., Ph.D degrees in various universities or even working for research projects on
variegated issues concerning tribes of Northeast India.
Abstract of paper (not exceeding 350 words) from the prospective participants should reach the
undersigned, with a copy to the Member-Secretary, INCAA by December 15, 2015. The last date for
receipt of full paper is January 15, 2015. Scholars who would like to contribute in IGRMS’s panel must
mention clearly in their abstracts.
All registered delegates contributing publishable papers on the Focal Theme will be entitled to certain
privileges, details of which will be notified in due course.
With greetings and warm wishes.
Dr. Kh. Narendra Singh
Organising Secretary, Indian Anthropology Congress: 2016 & Head, Dept. of Anthropology, Assam
University, Diphu Campus, Diphu, Assam, 782 462
Contact No: 91-9435506137; e mail: incaa.iac2016@gmail.com; kh.singh@rediffmail.com
INDIAN ANTHROPOLOGY CONGRESS: 2016
Organized by
DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY, ASSAM UNIVERSITY, DIPHU CAMPUS, DIPHU,
ASSAM
In collaboration with
INDIAN NATIONAL CONFEDERATION AND ACADEMY OF ANTHROPOLOGISTS
(INCAA)
and
INDIRA GANDHI RASHTRIYA MANAV SANGRAHALAY, BHOPAL
Focal Theme
Emerging Frontiers of Anthropology
The emergent global economy of the 21st century is creating an ever greater need for research based
information and pragmatic utilization of anthropological skills, creating new opportunities for applied
anthropologists in diverse situations. Anthropology, since its inception, witnessed the opening up of a
number of new horizons and many sub-fields came into existence. Emphasis has been shifted gradually to
more and more problem oriented issues that stalk human existence at present. This trend is well reflected
in the works of Indian Anthropologists as well.
Anthropological training and teaching needs to be based on sound ethnographic techniques, participatory
methods, and interdisciplinary knowledge in order to accommodate faster-paced work environments and
to disseminate their findings efficiently to a diverse population while satisfying the goal of empowering
and enabling humans around the world to address social, cultural, economic, political and health issues,
along with other vital concerns of various ethnic communities. The emerging trends of anthropology can
be understood from the nature of works they presented in the national and international forum.
The Indian Anthropology Congress: 2016 aims to identify the emerging areas of interest of the
anthropologists, the issues addressed or raised by them from all the sub-disciplines of Anthropology. In
fact the collective commitment and contribution of anthropologists in such Congresses will provide a new
direction for the next generations.
INDIAN ANTHROPOLOGY CONGRESS: 2016
Organized by
DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY, ASSAM UNIVERSITY, DIPHU CAMPUS, DIPHU, ASSAM
In collaboration with
INDIAN NATIONAL CONFEDERATION AND ACADEMY OF ANTHROPOLOGISTS (INCAA)
and
INDIRA GANDHI RASHTRIYA MANAV SANGRAHALAY, BHOPAL
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Indian Anthropology Congress: 2016 is scheduled to be held during February 21-23, 2016 under the
auspices of the Department of Anthropology, Assam University, Diphu Campus. The Focal Theme chosen for
deliberations during the Congress is ‘Emerging Frontiers of Anthropology’. A copy of the write up on the Focal
Theme has been appended. On the occasion of the Congress, INCAA proposes to organize Round Table: 2016 on
‘Identities, Ethnic Boundaries, and the State’. The Indian Anthropology Congress: 2016, will organise the
Plenary Sessions, one each on i) Prof. B.K. Roy Burman and Indian Anthropology, ii) Ethno-medicine in
Northeast India, iii) Understanding Issues of Tea Garden Workers of Northeast India iv) Reproductive Health:
Anthropological Perspectives and v) Ethnic Movements in the Northeast India and several Technical/Scientific,
and Open Sessions. All fellow professionals and scholars are cordially invited to attend the Congress.
In addition, Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (IGRMS), Bhopal, proposes to organize one
Panel on “Contemporary Anthropological Research on the Tribes of North-East India” and this panel expects
large number of contributions from upcoming scholars who are pursuing or completed Postgraduate, M.Phil., Ph.D
degrees in various universities or even working for research projects on variegated issues concerning tribes of
Northeast India.
The Department of Anthropology has started at Assam University Diphu campus from the year 2010. The
Department offers a four semester Post Graduate (M.A. /M.Sc.) and Integrated Ph.D. programme in Anthropology.
The Department has been engaged various anthropological research works especially among the tribes of Northeast
India.
The Department is planning to carry out large scale research projects that would help students to get
exposure in Anthropological research in the field of culture, health and development which help them to get
employment opportunities in Research Organizations/Institutions both in Government and Non Government
Organizations.
The Department is fairly well known for its researches in the field of socio-cultural anthropology, medical
anthropology, health and nutritional studies, human growth and development, etc. Dr. Kh. Narendra Singh has been
functioning as the Head of the Department since its inception in 2010.
The Indian National Confederation and Academy of Anthropologists (INCAA), established in March, 2004
as a registered Society, is a pan-Indian organization which aims to function as a federating body of professional
Anthropologists and activate regional professional anthropological outfits. Through its annual events, INCAA
provides a platform for effective communication among professional anthropologists. Its primary role is to promote
the cause of Anthropology and Anthropologists, particularly of those having association with India. INCAA aims at
promoting Anthropology as a discipline, within as well outside the University system, particularly within
governments and voluntary organizations, and to ensure its effective interventions at the policy planning level on
issues concerning interdisciplinary and holistic human development.
Presentation of Papers:
Presentation of papers on the Focal Theme ‘Emerging Frontiers of Anthropology’ will be the priority of the
Registered Delegates.
Besides, papers particularly based on primary data highlighting theoretical and
methodological approaches are also especially welcome. An Abstract of the paper, not exceeding 350 words, should
reach the Organizing Secretary with a copy to the Member-Secretary, INCAA on or before December 15, 2015.
Full papers completed in every respect should reach the undersigned, with a copy to the Member-Secretary INCAA
by January 15, 2015.
All papers shall be referred to an Academic Committee specially appointed for the purpose, in order to assess
their publish worthiness. Papers recommended by the Academic Committee shall be enlisted for oral presentation. If
the Academic Committee recommends ‘Poster Presentation’, the authors will be communicated about the same by
January 22, 2015. Nevertheless, arrangement for Poster Presentations will also be made only of those papers that
have been received on or after December 30, 2015. Posters should be 1 meter x 1 meter in dimension.
Travel Support:
We are applying for funds and if we get sufficient funds, we would reimburse travel grant to those registered
delegates whose papers have been accepted for oral presentation/Poster Presentation as well as sent the full text by
the stipulated date. Nevertheless, the Organizing Committee will appreciate, if individual scholars can arrange
funding on their own for travel. Diphu town is well connected by road and rail and the nearest Airport is located at
Dimapur, Nagaland (70 km) and Guwahati Airport is located at a distance of 270 km. The Assam University Diphu
Campus is on the Lumding Road about 10 km away from Diphu Railway Station. Auto rickshaw is the popular
modes of conveyance facility in Diphu town.
Local Hospitality:
The Organizing Committee will be happy to extend local hospitality (breakfast, session tea, lunch, and dinner
on all days of the conference for the out station delegates and lunch and session tea on all three days of the Congress
to the local delegates) to every registered delegates.
Accommodation:
Assam University, Diphu Campus does not have any Guest House facilities. Moreover, Diphu is very small
town having a few hotels that can provide modest accommodation for a maximum number of approximately 120
participants. The rooms will be provided to all out station participants from the evening of February 20, 2016 till
morning of February 24, 2016. In view of limited availability of accommodation (only about 120 out station
delegates can be accommodated), the accommodation shall be booked on the basis of priority of the date of
registration.
Diphu weather:
Generally Diphu town gets warmer in day time towards the last week of February. However, light warm
clothing in the early morning and late evening.
Registration:
Registration is compulsory for all delegates, including INCAA Governing Council Members. No Spot
Registration will be acceptable, without prior authorization of the Organizing Committee. Registration Fee shall
include Registration Kit, modest twin sharing accommodation, and board during the days of Congress.
Categories
Nature of INCAA
Amount in Rupees
Amount in Rupees (Received after
Membership
(Received before
December 1 2015 till January 31,
November 30 2015)
2016
Category I
INCAA MEMBER
Rs. 1,500.00
Rs.1,800.00
(Non-Local)
Category II
Non-INCAA Member
Rs.1,600.00
Rs.2,000.00
Category III
INCAA Member
Rs.1,000.00
Rs.1,250.00
(Local)
Category IV
Students
Rs.750.00
Rs.1,000.00
(Local and Non- Local)
In case of outstation delegates with accompanying person (above 5 years of age) require to pay an extra amount of
Rs.1500.00 per day for accommodation.
Registration fee in the form of Demand Draft must be made in favour of:
The Organising Secretary
Indian Anthropology Congress: 2016.
Payable at : State Bank of India, Branch-Diphu (01170) Assam
Account No.:35316574796
Registration Form is appended and can also be obtained from the Organizing Secretary or downloaded from the
INCAA website: www.incaa.net. Filled in Forms, along with Registration Fee should be sent to:
Dr. Kh. Narendra Singh,
Head, Department of Anthropology, Assam University &
Organising Secretary, IAC: 2016.
Contact No: 9435506137; e mail: incaa.iac2016@gmail.com, kh.singh@rediffmail.com
INDIAN ANTHROPOLOGICAL CONGRESS 2016
Organized by
DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY, ASSAM UNIVERSITY: DIPHU CAMPUS
DIPHU, ASSAM – 782 462
In collaboration with
INDIAN NATIONAL CONFEDERATION AND ACADEMY OF ANTHROPOLOGISTS (INCAA)
And
INDIRA GANDHI RASHTRIYA MANAV SANGRAHALAY, BHOPAL
REGISTRATION FORM
1.1 PERSONAL DETAILS:
NAME
SEX
MALE
FEMALE
AGE
1.2 ADDRESS:
STREET NUMBER
CITY
e-mail
FAX
STATE
PHONE
MOBILE
1.3 MEMBERSHIP STATUS
MEMBER OF INCAA
NON MEMBER
1.4 IF DESIRING TO PRESENT PAPER
WHETHER ABSTRACT HAS ALREADY BEEN SENT
DATE OF MAILING
YES / NO
1.5 ACCOMMODATION REQUIREMENTS:
ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED
YES / NO
IF REQUIRED
FROM
February 2016 ( AM / PM )
TO
February 2016 (AM / PM)
1.6 DETAILS OF REGISTRATION FEES:
REGISTRATION FEES PAID
(To be drawn in favour of Organizing Secretary,
The Indian Anthropology Congress-2016)
Type of Account
: Current Account
Account No.
: 35316574796
Name of the Bank
: State Bank of India (SBI)
Branch Code
IFSC
YES / NO
: 01170
: SBIN 0001170
AMOUNT PAID WITH DATE
Date:
Place:
(Signature)