Kohima: St Joseph's College in Jakhama held an international seminar on November 6 and 7 focusing on gender and sustainable livelihoods. The School of Humanities and Social Sciences organized the event. It was funded by the ICSSR in New Delhi as part of a project studying the socio-economic status of Naga women vendors in Nagaland and Manipur.
Academics, students, and researchers met in a hybrid format to discuss economic empowerment. The event featured three technical sessions. Forty-six people presented papers. Dr Fr Gigi Thomas, the RDC Director and Dean of Science, opened the proceedings with a welcome address.
Dr Prididome Pipatchukiat, Vice Dean of Academic Affairs at Pridi Banomyong International College in Bangkok, Thailand, delivered the keynote. He stressed the necessity of addressing current economic gaps. "He highlighted the importance of examining gender inequalities and the need for inclusive and sustainable livelihood opportunities in contemporary society."
The gathering finished on November 7. Prof Sujit Sikidar from the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya, reviewed the outcomes. Seminar Convenor Dr Hormila G Zingkhai ended the session with a vote of thanks.
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