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Geography

About

The Department of Geography has started its journey on 29th August 2022. The department was established to cater to the needs of the aspiring students of Geography who are interested in higher education and research. The department is striving towards academic excellence as well as improving departmental facilities and teaching aids. The department is actively engaging in fieldwork to develop conceptual, cognitive, procedural and social gains. Within one year of journey the department has got significant repute within the University as well as in the State.

OUR VISION 1. To uplift the department as an eminent centre of geographical education and research in the academic world. 2. By advancing the frontiers of geographical knowledge, contributing to policy discussions, and engaging with local and global communities. 3. To produce graduates who are not only well-versed in geographic theories and methodologies but also possess a global perspective, ethical awareness, and a commitment to sustainable practices.

OUR MISSION 1. The department is committed to promoting excellence in teaching and research in geographical education, while instilling a sense of curiosity and critical thinking. 2. Empower students with the knowledge and skills through innovative approaches to learning, interdisciplinary collaboration and application of advance geospatial technology. 3. To address the emerging global concern of climate change, disaster management and environmental planning.

Courses & Programs

COURSES OFFERED

  1. Two-year M.A./ M.Sc. Programme (CBCS-based Semester System)
  2. Ph.D. Programme

Specialization: Regional Planning and Development, Fluvial Geomorphology, Geoinformatics, Geography of Health, Tourism Development, Social Geography Student strengths:

So far, the department has 90 students in post graduate programme (1st and 3rd semester) and 8 PhD research scholars.

Thrust Areas of Research: The department is in the infant stage of research. First batch of Ph. D programme has started during March, 2023. The scholars have started working in the following contemporary issues of geographical research) Water resource management e) Deforestation b) Urban planning and development f) Land use and land cover change c) Agriculture geography (LULC) and d) Rural development g) Tourism geography.

Department Head

Dr Markynti Swer
Designation- Assistant Professor

People

Dr Markynti Swer
Designation- Assistant Professor
Dr Sourav Saha
Designation- Assistant Professor
Dr. Khamsembou Bungnamei
Designation- Assistant Professor
Dr Pankaj Prasad
Designation- Assistant Professor

Research & Publications

Research Scholars

Department Contact Info

DEPARTMENT Of GEOGRAPHY

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