Department of Sociology in collaboration with Tribal Research Centre, Kargil campus, University of Ladakh celebrated “Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas” on November 15.

Dean Academic Affairs/ Controller of the Examination University of Ladakh, Prof. Deskyong Namgyal emphasised the need for rigorous research work and investigation for a better understanding of tribal composite culture across the nation as well as a contextual understanding of various tribal groups in Ladakh. He also thanked the Govt. of India for adopting 15 November as the national “Tribal Pride Day/ Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas” whereby educational institutions could explore the gamut of tribal composition social structure in India. 

Dr. Konchok Paldan, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology presented a paper titled, “Birsa Munda’s major Contributions in Reviving Traditional Tribal Culture in India”.

Ghulam Mohd student of 2nd Semester PG Sociology presented a paper “Spectrum of major tribal movements in Pre-Independence India led by Birsa Munda”. While Kharun Nissa, student of 2nd Semester, PG Sociology talked about “Contextual Understanding of Tribal Culture in Ladakh”.