Administration

Vice Chancellor

Vice Chancellor

chancellor

Prof. Nirode Boruah

VC, Majuli University of Culture

vc@muoc.ac.in

About

Prof. Nirode Boruah, joined as the Vice-Chancellor of Majuli University of Culture on 27 September, 2022. He is a Professor of History.

Message from Vice Chancellor's Desk

The Majuli University of Culture, Majuli, has been established by the Government of Assam vide its Act XXXVII, 2017, as a very specific institution of Higher Education and learning in the country to impart education in culture and other aspects related to the pursuit of human activities and civilization in this part of India. It is expected that the University will take up the human ecology and environment of this part of India, its colourful cultures, rich folklore, language, and the intellectual heritage to understand them academically and cultivate them for the progress of our society. A social and geographical entity by its own right with rich cultural heritage derived from the tradition inherited from Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankaradeva and his disciple Mahapurusha Madhavadeva (the duo being popularly called ‘mani-kancana’) in the 16th century, interwoven with the rich floral fabrics of the pristine cultures of the Misings, Deuris and Kacharis. Majuli, the world’s largest river-made island with enormous geographical and topographical specificity, is a rightful choice for the foundation of the cultural University. The establishment of the University on the bank of the Luit river (Lauhitya of the early Sanskrit literature), the old channel of the Brahmaputra, flowing on the north of the island encompassing varied groups of population with their colourful cultural life, presupposes a unique site by itself.

The island society also boasts of its traditional Vaishnava institutions called Satra of which the grand ones with celibate inmates, such as the Auniati, Dakhinpat, Garamur, Kamalabari and others (like Bengenaati, Chamaguri, Bhogpur etc.) still govern the moral and spiritual life of Assam to a large degree. Preservatories of extensive tangible and intangible cultural resources these Satras along with the island’s varied topographical, demographical and natural landscape areas, have made the island district a natural museum for mankind. Majuli also boasts of its ethnic population complex with about 46 per cent of tribal population coming from such tribes as the Mising, Deuri and (Sonowal) Kachari, the island presents a landscape of colourful ethnic culture representing the ethos of the greater ethno-cultural scenario of Northeast India. Majuli therefore provides, in the most meaningful way, with a site best suited for the foundation of a cultural University justifiably attracting students and scholars from across the world. As a matter of fact, the University shall remain responsible for their discovery and rediscovery; understanding and interpretation; cultivation, collection and preservation; and above all, in situating them in the larger perspective of Indian culture and civilization. It is designed to enrich the nation’s intellectual tradition and make us better fitted to face the challenges of the contemporary world. We hope, all irrespective of their religious affinities, ethnic and linguistic diversities, social distinctions, ages or territories will accord support for the healthy growth of the University.

We envision a higher educational institution engaged in the studies and cultivation of culture in its larger perspective, and create a set of useful and shining citizen who will be able to lead our society, with best of their abilities, in the 21st century world of multidimensional requirements. We hope the Majuli University of Culture will rediscover the ‘Luitar Pār’ and resituate the divine island to look at it, once more, this time from a new perspective, as a land of attraction for pursuit of knowledge.

The University will be a holistic, multi and inter disciplinary higher educational hub of studies and research in culture, cultural preservation, growth and progress with quality and optimal learning environments and support, effective governance and other infrastructure facilities as defined in the National Education Policy 2020, Government of India. We thank all those in whose dream the seed of the University germinated and in whose Mcare, we expect it to grow.

Presently Held Position(s)

Sl No Post Organization / University Duration
Working From Working Till
1 Vice Chancellor Majuli University of Culture  27/ 09/2022  Till Date
2 Professor Department of History, Dibrugarh University 01/08/2012 Till Date (on Lien)

Previously Held Positions

Sl No Post Organization / University Duration
Working From Working Till
1

Professor, Siu-Ka-Pha Chair

 Department of History, Dibrugarh University 2020 (March) 26/09/2022
2 Dean, Student Affairs Dibrugarh University 01/06/2019 31/05/2022
3 Dept Head of History Dibrugarh University 03/06/2022 26/09/2022
4 Chairperson (Director i/c) Radio Gyanmalinee, the Community Radio Station, Dibrugarh University 2018 26/09/2022
5 Director i/c Educational Multimedia Research Center (EMRC), Dibrugarh University 19/08/2021 26/09/2022
6 Director Directorate of Distance Education, Dibrugarh University 07/03/2013 01/12/2015
7 Director i/c Directorate of Distance Education, Dibrugarh University 02/01/2012 06/03/2013
8 Director i/c Educational Multimedia Research Center (EMRC), Dibrugarh university 2012 2015
9 Dy. Director Directorate of Distance Education, Dibrugarh University 17/11/2011 07/03/2013
10 Associate Professor Department of History, Dibrugarh University 01/05/2008 01/08/2012

Research Activities

Publications and Other Academic Activities:

 

Book:

 

  1. Early Assam, State Formation, Political Centres, Cultural Zones, Spectrum Publication, Delhi, Guwahati, 2007
  2. Historical Geography of Early Assam, DVS Publication, Guwahati, 2010
  3. Vocationalisation of Highier Education, A collection of Articles,(edited), Guwahati, 2003
  4. Asomar Itihas, Co-Author, (A text book for Degree Level Students of Gauhati & Dibrugarh University,) K.M. Publishing, Guwahati, 2004, 2nd edition, 2007
  5. Prachin Bharatar Itihas, Co-Author, (A text book for Degree Level Students of Gauhati & Dibrugarh University,) K.M. Publishing, Guwahati, 2005
  6. Moran Janagosthir Buranjee, Editor, Published by the Dibrugarh University and Assam Moran Sabha (Jointly), Dibrugarh, 2022

 

Research Paper Published:

 

  1. ‘Hatappesvara – The Capital City of Ancient Assam’, Journal of Historical Research, Vol. X, 2000, Dibrugarh University
  2. ‘In Search of New States in Early Assam’, Proceedings of North East India History Association, 20th Session, Dibrugarh University
  3. ‘Karnasuvarna – The Jayaskandhavara of Bhaskaravarman’, Journal of Historical Research, Vol. XI, 2001, Dibrugarh University
  4. ‘Barpathar-Dubarani, A cultural Zone of Ancient Assam’, Proceedings of North East India History Association, 22nd Session, Tezpur
  5. ‘The Kingdom of Doiyang-Dhansiri Valley of Assam’, Proceedings of Indian History Congress, Calcutta Session, 2000-01,
  6. ‘The Kingdom of Kapili Valley of Assam’, Proceedings of Indian History Congress, Bhupal Session, 2001-02,
  7. ‘Kamarupanagara – The Capital City of Early Assam’, Proceedings of Indian History Congress, Amritsar Session, 2002-03,
  8. ‘Sri Durjaya – The Capital City of Ancient Assam’, Journal of Historical Research, Vol. XIV, 2004, Dibrugarh University
  9. ‘Sunitapura, A cultural Zone of Early Assam’, Proceedings of North East India History Association, 24th Session, Gauhati University
  10. ‘Pragjyotisapura – The Capital City of Early Assam’, Proceedings of Indian History Congress, 64th Session, Mysore, 2003,
  11. ‘Goalpara, A cultural Zone of Early Assam’, Brahmaputra Becons, Souvenir, 2nd International Conference on Brahmaputra Civilization, Goalpara, 2005
  12. ‘Nagaon-Davaka, A cultural Zone of Early Assam’, Proceedings of North East India History Association, 25th Session, NEHU, Shillong
  13. ‘Pragjyotisapura – A cultural Zone of Early Assam’, Proceedings of Indian History Congress, Berailly Session, 2004,
  14. Prachin Rajdhani Durjoynagar aru Guwahati, Pragjyoti, Souvenir, 52nd Annual Conference, Assam College Teachers’ Association, Guwahati, 2004
  15. ‘Cultural Variations and Social Formation of Early Assam’, Proceedings of North East India History Association, Kokrajhar Session, Gauhati University, 2005
  16. ‘Historical-Geography of Early Assam as Reflected in the Land Grant Inscriptions’, Journal of Historical Research, Vol. XV, 2006, Dibrugarh University
  17. ‘Urbanization in Early Assam: A Study in Theoretical Aspects’, Proceedings of Indian History Congress, Calicut Session, 2006-07,
  18. ‘Historical Geography of Early Assam ― Some Methodological Issues’, Proceedings of North East India History Association, XXVIII Session, Goalpara, 2007.
  19. ‘Early-State Formation in the Brahmaputra Valley of Assam’, Journal of Political and Socio-economic Research, Vol. 1 Jan-June 2008, Department of Political Science, Tripura University, Tripura
  20. ‘Rivers and Riverine Settlements: Interface of Environment and Emerging Agrarian Society in Early Assam’, Proceedings of Indian History Congress, Delhi University, Delhi, 2007
  21. Historical Geography of Early India: A Historiographical Survey, Journal of Historical Research, Vol. XIX, 2009, Dibrugarh University
  22. The Geography of Pragjyotisha-Kamarupa: A Study in Historiography, Proceedings of North East India History Association, XXIX Session, Dibrugarh University, 2008.
  23. ‘Sanskritization and Detribalization in Early Assam: Some Geographical Aspects’, 69th Session of Indian History Congress, Kannur University, Kerala
  24. ‘Ksatriyaization’, Various Modes of Legitimation and Social Change in Early Assam, NEHU Journal, 2010, ISSN 0972-8406
  25. The Geographical Movements, Power Centres and the States: Understanding the Political mapping of the Ruling Dynasties of Ancient Assam, Proceedings of Indian History Congress, 71st Session, Malda, West Bengal, 2010-11
  26. ‘Early-State Formation in the Kapili Valley of Assam’, National Seminar on State Formation, Dept. of History, NEHU, Shillong
  27. Mapping the Trajectory of Religious Beliefs in Early Assam, National Seminar on Religious Beliefs in the Northeast India: Structure and Institutions, Sponsored by MAKAI, Kolkata, Dept. of History, Dibrugarh University.
  28. ‘Sanskritic Bhinnata aru Prachin Asomar Barerahania Sanskritiloi yar Avadan’, National Seminar on Cultural Heritage of Ethnic Groups of North East India, Dept. of Assamese, Dibrugarh University, 2008
  29. Gandhian Perspective on Communalism and Approach to Communal Harmony in India, 9th Annual International Conference on History: from Ancient to Modern, From 1–4 August 2011, Athens Institute for Education and Research, Athens, Greece
  30. The Role of Cloth and Clothing in shaping Gendered Identity in 17th to 19th Century Assam, Anviksa, Vol IX, Department of Assamese, Dibrugarh University, 2025, ISSN 2348-067X (Jointly with Ms. Jyotimonjury Kalita, Research Scholar, Department of History, Dibrugarh Universioty)
  31. Photographs as Narratives: Saga of the Tea Plantation Industry in Colonial Assam, History Research Journal, Vol 31, Issue 2, Marathawada Itihas Parishad, Aurangabad, March – April 2025, ISSN 0976-5425 (P) IF =7.86 (jointly with Mr. Debasis Gogoi, Research Scholar, Department of History, Dibrugarh University)
  32. Assam in the 2nd World War: Photographs as History, Pierian Spring, Winter 2024, Vol. 24, Creative Writers’ Circle, Centre for Research and Studies, Silapathar, ISSN 2349-3410, (jointly with Mr. Debasis Gogoi, Research Scholar, Department of History, Dibrugarh University)
  33. Manuscript Literature and the Tradition of Manuscript Writing of the Tai Ahom of Assam: A Historical Study, International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research in Science, Society and Culture (IJIRSSC), Vol. 11, Issue 1 (June), 2025  (Jointly with Mr. Basanta Phukan, Research Scholar, Department of History, Dibrugarh University) IF: 4.575
  34. Social Life of the Kaivartas: An Overview of Historical Perspective, Swarnalipi, (Literary and Socio-Cultural Monthly Research Journal), Vol.15, Issue - 6 Swarnalipi Offset Prerss, Guwahati, ISSN2231-0517 (Jointly with Ms. Prova Rani Das, Research Scholar, Department of History, Dibrugarh University)
  35. (Jointly with Ms. Jiru Gogoi, Research Scholar, Department of History, Dibrugarh University)

 

Articles in Assamese:

 

  1. ‘Rajahua Jivanat Prachin Bharatiya Narir Bhumika, Gariyasi’, June, 2000
  2. ‘Prachin Asomat Natun Rajyar Sandhan’, Gariyasi, January, 2001
  3. Hatappesvara, Prachin Asomar Rajdhani, Gariyasi, November, 2001
  4. ‘Pragjyotisapura, Prachin Asomar Rajdhani’, Souvenir, Siver Jubilee Celebration, R.G. Baruah College, Guwahati, 2004.
  5. ‘Prachin Asomat Nagarayan’, Bhasa Sahitya Sanskriti Veethika, ed. Dr. Lakhi Hazarika, Ank-Bank, Guwahati, 2011, ISBN: 978-9380454412
  6. ‘Itihaser Padachinhe Sivasagar’, Desher Khabar, Guwahati, November, 2008

 

Research Experience:

 

21yrs. (excluding the research period for Ph.D. Degree)

 

Academic Activities Related to Distance Education

 

  1. No. of Workshop/Induction Programme on Distance Education attended as Resource Person : 6
  2. No. of Workshop on Distance Education attended as Participant:

                : 2 (at IGNOU, New Delhi)
                : 1 (Shillong Reional Centre, IGNOU)
                : 1 (Tripura University, DDE, Agartala Reional Centre, IGNOU)
                : 1 (DDE, Dibrugarh University)

 

Guided Research

Research (as Supervisor)/Teaching Experience

  1. Ph.D.: 16 (10 Awarded)
  2. M.Phil.: 12 (awarded),
  3. Teaching Experience: 28yrs.

Conference, Seminars and Workshops

As Resource Person :

  1. DEC Sponsored Workshop on Counseling and Evaluation in Distance Learning held in the   DDE, Dibrugarh University.
  2. DEC Sponsored Workshop on Pre and Post-Admission Counseling in Distance Learning held in the DDE, Dibrugarh University.
  3. INDUCTION PROGRAMME, DDE, Dibrugarh University
  4. DEC Sponsored 3 days Workshop on Self-Learning Materials in Distance Learning held in the DDE, Dibrugarh University.
  5. DEC Sponsored 1day Orientation Programme on Open and Distance Learning held in the DDE, Dibrugarh University.
  6. Workshop on Development of Self Instructional Package in Social Science (History) for Upper Primary Teachers Based on NCF 2005 and NCERT text Books for KVS, NVS and CBSC affiliated Schools of North-East Region, NERIE (NCERT) Shillong
  7. Workshop on Development of Self Instructional Package in History for Senior Secondary Teachers of North East Region to Handle New Text Books developed by NCERT, NERIE (NCERT) Shillong

As Participants:

  1. ‘National Workshop on Development of Self-Learning Materials for Distance and Online Learning’, from August 28- September 2, 2006, STRIDE, IGNOU, New Delhi.
  2. ‘National Workshop on Training of Academic Counsellors for ODL System’, from May 12 to 26, 2007, STRIDE IGNOU, New Delhi.
  3. ‘Researching Distance and Online Learning’, from September 17 to 19, 2007, at IGNOU Regional Centre, Shillong, Organized by STRIDE in collaboration with EDUNEP Unit, IGNOU.
  4. Workshop on SIM Format Editing and Academic Counselling, held in Dibrugarh Univerasity from February 12 to 14, 2007.
  5. Workshop on Open and Distance Learning (ODL) in North East India: Issues and Challenges, from January 18 to 19, 2008, DDE, Tripura University and IGNOU Regional Centre, Agartala.
  6. Roundtable-Cum-Workshop on the Challenges of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) in the North East Region (NER), Directorate of Distance Education, Tripura University, Sponsored by Distance Education Council (DEC), New Delhi, May, 2010

Courses and Curriculums Designed

One of the members of the Body prepared the design of courses and curricula of :

  1. MA in History, Dibrugarh University
  2. M.Phil in History, Dibrugarh University
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