SOUTHFIELD COLLEGE
Formerly Loreto College| Darjeeling – 734101
- A Women’s College with B.A. Under Graduate and Post Graduate Courses
- Re-Accredited by NAAC with Grade “A” 3rd Cycle
- ISO Certified 9001 : 2015
- Recipient of RUSA 2.0 Grant
Inaugural Session of Add-on Course on “Indian Knowledge System” and a special on Indian Knowledge System by Prof. Swathasidda Sarkar, Professor Centre for Himalayan Studies Organised by the Department of Political Science and Department of Hindi in collaboration with IQAC and RDC, Southfield College
Date: 15/05/2024
The Department of Political Science and the Department of Hindi, in collaboration with the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and the Research Development Cell (RDC) of Southfield College, organised the inaugural session of the Add-on Course on “Indian Knowledge System” on 15th May 2024. The event featured a special lecture by Professor Swathasidda Sarkar, from the Centre for Himalayan Studies, University of North Bengal, focusing on Indian Knowledge System and the Himalaya. The session aimed to explore the intrinsic connections between India’s indigenous knowledge systems and the Himalayan region.
The program commenced with a warm welcome and the ceremonial offering of Khadas to the guests by the Principal, Dr. Anuradha Rai, along with Dr. Ratna Kumari Mishra. Ms. Prava Lohar, Head of the Department of Political Science, then introduced the course, highlighting its objectives and relevance in contemporary academic discourse.
The Welcome Address was delivered by Dr. Mahesh Pradhan, , Associate Professor, Department of Nepali, who shared his insights into Himalayan literature and culture, thereby setting a thoughtful tone for the event.
The highlight of the program was the lecture by Professor Swathasidda Sarkar, who delivered a profound and thought-provoking exploration of the Indian Knowledge System, with a special focus on the Himalaya. He emphasised the importance of viewing the Himalaya not merely as a geographical entity, but as a dynamic intellectual and cultural space deeply rooted in Indian knowledge traditions. Drawing upon his extensive research, Professor Sarkar underscored the need to rethink and reengage with the Himalayan region through the lens of indigenous epistemologies.
The event concluded with a Vote of Thanks delivered by Dr. Ratna Kumari Mishra, who expressed heartfelt gratitude to the distinguished speaker, faculty members, students, and all present for making the session a meaningful and enriching experience.
Southfield College was founded as Loreto College, in Darjeeling in August, 1961 as a women’s college. At the request of the Government of West Bengal, the Irish Branch of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Darjeeling Loreto Educational Society agreed to take care of its management. However, due to the lack of personnel the Loreto nuns were compelled to hand over the college to the Government of West Bengal, hence to be run as Southfield College.
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