NATIONAL SEMINAR on TRIBAL CULTURE & MEDICINAL PRACTICES

Organizer: Cultural Research Institute,
Tribal Development Department
& Backward Classes Welfare Department,
Government of West Bengal-
Sponsored by Ministry of Tribal Affairs,
Government of India

Seminar Schedule

• Date: 29TH & 30TH November, 2021
• Venue: Cultural Research Institute, P 1/4 C.I.T Scheme No. VIIM, P.O- Kankurgachi, VIP Road, Kolkata-700054
• Call for Papers

REGISTRATION FEES:

• Registration for the Seminar is free for all participants.
• TRAVELING EXPENDITURE: TA may be given to the selected out station participants of the Seminar.

ABOUT THE SEMINAR

The tribes of West Bengal have occupied a large section of the total population of the state and is the abode of numerous tribes with diverse cultural practices. Their language, custom, dress, ornaments, religion, festivals and traditions enriched the culture of the state.

According to 2011 census the Scheduled Tribes comprise of 8.6% (total ST population 104,281,034) of total population of India and in West Bengal it comprises 5.8% (total ST population 5,296,953) of total population. These groups inhabit widely varying ecological and geoclimatic conditions (hilly, forest, valley regions etc.) in different concentration throughout the country with distinct biological isolates along with rich cultural, poor socio-economical background.

The traditional medical practitioner or traditional healer can be defined as “someone who is recognized by the community in which he lives as competent to provide health care by using vegetable, animal and mineral substances and certain other methods based on the social,
cultural and religious backgrounds as well as the prevailing knowledge, attitudes and beliefs regarding physical, mental and social well-being and the causation of disease and disability in the community

CALL FOR PAPERS

Interested participants must submit the abstract (around 300 words) and full paper in .doc/.docx format (Font: Times New Roman, 12 pts.) typed in double space leaving in 1.5 inch margin on left side and 1.25 inch in other sides on A-4 paper through email to criseminar17@gmail.com

The paper should be original one, not submitted /published elsewhere.

IMPORTANT DATES

• Last date for receiving abstract (within 300 words): 17.11.2021
• Last date for receiving full length paper: 22.11.2021
• Date of Seminar: 29-30 Nov., 2021

Contact:
Shri Benoy Sikdar, WBCS (Exe.)
Director,
Cultural Research Institute
Phone : 033 23209100, 23207623

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