Dr Dr. Naba Kumar Pegu

M. Sc., NET, PhD
Joined Silapathar Science College on 12 Jun, 2008
Dr. Naba Kumar Pegu, MSC, NET, Ph.D Father's Name: Lt. Chandra Kanta Pegu Mother's Name: Bishandoi Pegu Silapathar Mising Gaon ( Junaki Nagar), Dhemaji, Assam, India
Research Interest:
Geographical Indication (GI) and Intellectual Property Right (IPR) among the different Indigenous peoples, Ethnomedicine, Population Growth, Racial variation, Food habits,Religious beliefs and festivals among the different tribes and non tribes in North East India.
Specialized Courses:
Advanced Socio-Cultural Anthropology

Workshop and seminars

  1. Presented paper entitled "Traditional Knowledge of the Mising Women in Textile" in UGC, NERO Sponsored National Seminar on " Bio Resources, It's Utilization and Conservation with Special Reference to North East India" organized by Department of Zoology, Silapathar Science College, In Collaboration with Aryabhatta Science Centre, Sissiborgaon Block, Dhemaji, Assam, Dated-26th and 27th June, 2014.
  2. Presented paper entitled " Importance of the Mising Gadu or Mirijim as a Geographical Indication (GI) in UGC Sponsored National Seminar on " Bio Resources of N.E. India Vis-Vis Tribal Development" organized by Department of Botany, Silapathar Science College, Dhemaji, Assam, Dated-12th and 13th June, 2015.
  3. Presented paper entitled "Weaving of the Gadu or Mirijim is an Occupation among the Women Section of the Rural Mising Society" in UGC Sponsored National Seminar on " National Prosperity: Educational Policies and Programmes in India" organized by Deptt. of Education Simen Chapari College, Dhemaji, Assam, Dated- 3rd and 4th November 2014.
  4. Presented paper entitled " Curriculam of Population Education at different levels of Education" in UGC Sponsored National Seminar on " Population Explosion: Issues and Strategies with Special Reference to North East India" organized by Department of Education, Simen Chapari College, Dhemaji, Assam, Deted- 10th and 11th November, 2014.
  5. Presented paper entitled " Basic Idea About Human Rights" in UGC Sponsored National Seminar on " Protection and Promotion of Human Rights in North East India with Special Reference to Assam" organized by Deptt. of Political Science, in collaboration with Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Purbanchal College, Silapathar, Dhemaji, Assam, 5th and 6th December, 2015.
  6. Presented paper entitled " Traditional Medicinal Practices among the Mising Tribe of Assam" in ICSSR Sponsord National Seminar on "Emerging Trends in Anthropological Research in North East India" organized by Deptt. of Anthropology Moridhal College, Dhemaji, Assam, Dated- 1st and 2nd December, 2017.
  7. Participated in UGC Sponsored National Seminar on " Population Poverty and Environmental Management in North East India" organized by Department of Economics, Machkhowa Degree College, Machkhowa, Dhemaji, Assam, Dated- 6th and 7th February, 2011.
  8. Participated ICSSR Sponsored Ten Days National Workshop on " Research Methodology and Training Programme in Social Science Research" organized by Institute of Tai Studies and Research: Moranhat, Sivsagar, Assam (India), in collaboration with Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi: under the Ministry of Human Research Development, Govt. Of India, Dated- 7th to 16 December, 2015.
  9. Participated in ICSSR, New Delhi Sponsored Ten Days National Workshop on " School of Doctoral Scholars in Anthropology" organized by the Deptt. Anthropology, Dibrugarh University, in collaboration with ICSSR- North Eastern Regional Centre, Shillong, Dated- 20th to 30 January, 2012.

Paper publications

1." Design is a Geographical Indication (GI) of the Mising Textile", International Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Studies, Volume 3, Issue 10, October 2016, PP 14-18, ISSN No. 2394-6288 (Print) and ISSN No. 2394-6296 (Online), SRYAHWA Publications, Shrikrishna Nagar, Hyderabad, India.

2." Importance of the Mising Gadu or Mirijim as a Geographical Indication (GI)", Bio Resources of NE India Vis- Vis Tribal Development, Publishe in RET International Publishing,  Powered by: Rudra Education in Trust (Regd.) 143, Gujarat (India); ISBN No. 9789385641343; Issue Year 2016.

3." Traditional Hand Woven Textile Dresses of the Mising Tribe", Journal of Basic Research in Science, Arts and Humanities ( A Peer Reviewed Journal of Research) Dhemaji College, Dhemaji, Assam, India. Pin- 787057; Issue Year 2017.

4. " Martial Arts" (A Key of Self Defense), College Magazine, Silapathar Science College, Vol. 3 : 2012- 2013, Students' Union Body, S.Sc.C., Silapathar, Dhemaji, Assam.

5. " The Mising Textile Design ( Gamig)", College Magazine, Silapathar Science College, Vol. 3 : 2013-2014, Students' Union Body, S.Sc.C., Silapathar, Dhemaji, Assam.


Book publications

Research Project

  1. Completed UGC sponsored minor research project (MRP) entitled, "The Mising Textile Tradition: An Anthropo-Historical Study", (UGC, 12th Plan), in 2015-2013.
  2. Completed UGC sponsored minor research project (MRP) entitled, "Traditional Coping and Adaptation Strategies Practice during Flood among the Mishing Population of Dhemaji District" (Jointly, UGC, 11th Plan), in 2012-2013.

Extra-Curricular Activity:

  1. Black Belt in Martial Art.
  2. Two time Boxing Champion in College Week, Dibru College (Dibrugarh University), Assam.
  3. Two time winner (Gold) in Open All Style Martial Art Championship, organized by Nabodaya Martial Art Association, Dibrugarh, Assam during 2004 and 2005.
  4. Two time winner (Gold) in Arm Wrestling in College Week, Dibru College (Dibrugarh University), and Versity Week, Dibrugarh University, Assam during 2004 and 2007.
  5. Two time Shot Put winner (Gold) in College Week, Dibru College (Dibrugarh University), Assam during 2003 and 2005.
  6. Department Representative (DR) in Anthropology Department, Dibrugarh University, Assam during 2006-2007.

Contribution of Corporate Life of the College:

1.Actively performed the duty of Chief Sport In-charge in College Week, Silapathar Science College, Dhemaji, Assam during 2016-2017.

2.Actively performed the duty of Games and Sport In-charge in College Week, Silapathar Science College, Dhemaji, Assam during 2014-2015.

3.Sincerely performed the duty of Judge in the different events of College Week during 2008 to 2019.

4.Actively worked as the Member of the Bhauna Reception Committee ( Majuli Bhauna), organized by Silapathar Science College, Dhemaji, Assam during 2016.

Work Experience(Till Now):

1. Fourteen (14) years experienced as an Assistant Professor, Deptt. Of Anthropology, Silapathar Science College (Dibrugarh University), Dhemaji, Assam.

2. One day (1) experienced as a Guest Lecturer at Silapathar College, Department of Tribal Studies, Dhemaji, Assam.

3. Fourteen years (14) experienced as a Chief Instructor of Martial Arts (Jeet Kune Do, Kick Boxing and Karate), Martial Art Training Club, Silapathar, Dhemaji, Assam.

4. Seven years experienced as a Presiding Officer in Assembly, Parliamentary, Town Committee Election under Jonai, Dhemaji and Lakhimpur District.

5. Twelve (12) years experienced as an Practical External Examiner at Moridhal College, Dhakuakhana College, Bordoloni Central College, Silapathar Science College under Dibrugarh University in B.Sc., B.A. and H.S. ( Council).

6. Fourteen (14) years experienced as a Practical In-charge in different B.Sc. Semester and H.S. examination at Silapathar Science College, Dhemaji, Assam.

7. Fourteen (14) years experienced as an In-charge and Supervisor in the Field Study, Department of Anthropology, Silapathar Science College, Dhemaji, Assam.

8. Fourteen (14) years experienced as an Invigilation Duties in different Annual, Semester and H.S. examination, Silapathar Science College, Dhemaji, Assam.