The diverse ethnic communities in the Northeast, each with its cultural heritage and aspirations, contribute to the emergence of ethno-political issues. These issues, closely tied to ethnic identities, influence political dynamics, governance structures, and socio-economic policies, leading to tensions, conflicts, and challenges that impact the region’s overall stability and development. The region is home to numerous ethnic communities, each with its unique cultural heritage and aspirations. The interplay of historical factors, socio-economic disparities, and contested identities has given rise to ethno-political issues that significantly influence the region’s political dynamics. Understanding these challenges is essential for fostering sustainable development, social harmony, and inclusive governance in Northeast India. Ethno-political issues in this context pertain to conflicts closely tied to ethnic identities, shaping political dynamics, governance structures, and socio-economic policies. The mosaic of diverse ethnic communities, each with distinct cultural backgrounds, languages, and historical roots, becomes central to political considerations, often leading to tensions, conflicts, and challenges affecting overall stability and development.

Key aspects of these ethno-political challenges include the role of ethnicity in shaping political affiliations, cultural differences contributing to tensions, ethnic conflicts and insurgencies advocating for protection and advancement, governance challenges arising from ethnic diversity, lasting impacts of colonial history on ethnic relations, and socio-economic disparities leading to feelings of marginalization. Effectively addressing these challenges requires a nuanced understanding of the historical context, cultural dynamics, and socio-economic factors at play. Strategies for peacebuilding, inclusive governance, and economic development must consider the diverse ethnic identities to foster long-term stability and harmony. Recognized as a matter of National Importance by the Union Government due to the region’s strategic geopolitical position, the proposed seminar and academic discussions seek to illuminate these complexities and explore potential solutions for sustainable development and peace in Northeast India.

Submission Guidelines

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference.

Authors must ensure that the papers are original works, have not been published and are not currently under consideration of any other publication. under consideration of any other publication.

• They must warrant that their contribution does not infringe on any copyright or trademark right of other authors.

• Authors must follow the APA style guide.

• Plagiarism will not be tolerated and all papers will be scanned using plagiarism detection software.

• Selected papers will be published in a book with an ISBN, to be published by the Department of Political Science, Tetso College. The article processing fee for the papers selected for publication will be intimated later.

• Certificates (hard copy) will be awarded only to those presenters who submit their full paper.

• 1. Historical Perspectives on Ethno-PoliticalIssues

• 2. Identity, Culture, and Political Mobilization

• 3. Conflict Dynamics and PeacebuildingStrategies

• 4. Governance Models for Ethno-PoliticalHarmony

  5. Cross-Border Issues

• 6. India’s Geopolitics and the Northeast

• 7. Human Rights and Tribal Politics

• 8. Sustainable Peace and Development

• 9. Struggle over Land and Resources

• 10. Integrating the Ethno-Political Issues of the Northeast

• 11. Media’s Role in Shaping Narratives onEthno-Political Issues

• 12. Role of Civil Societies and NGOs

• 13. Law and Governance

• 14. Role of Women in Ethno-Political Issues

• 15. Contemporary Socio-Economic Issues in Northeast India

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Registration Fees:

Paper presenters - Working Professionals: ₹1000, Paper presenters - Research Scholars: ₹500, Paper presenters - PG students: ₹350,

Co-presenters - Working Professionals: ₹500 (per presenter)

Co-presenters - Research Scholars: ₹250 (per presenter)

Seminar attendees - ₹250 (Names of both presenters will be mentioned on the certificates issued for papers with multiple authors) *The registration fee covers stationery, lunch, snacks, and certificates.

Registration: bit.ly/ICSSRNationalSeminarReg

Last date of registration: 19th July, 2024

Payment: pages.razorpay.com/icssr-national-seminar

*Co-presenters must register separately.

Abstracts: 300 words (must include keywords)

Abstract submission: 20th July, 2024

Acceptance Notification: 8th August, 2024

Full papers: 4000 - 6000 words

Deadline for full papers submission: 15th September, 2024

Email ID for submission: polscienceseminar@tetsocollege.org

Name:Designation: (Ph.D. Scholar, Assistant/Associate Professor, Independent Scholar)Institutions/Organization of Affiliation:Email:Contact Number:Postal Address:

Committees

Program Committee

• Dr Salikyu Sangtam (Convenor), Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, +91 70858 95726
• Daniel Michal Khan(HoD, Department of Political Science), +91 98633 80172
• Sushmita Hoshi Nongmeikapam(Asst. Professor, Political Science), +91 86386 96157

Venue

Tetso College, Sovima, Dimapur, Nagaland, India

Contact

Email: polsciencedepartment@tetsocollege.org

Sponsors - ICSSR