Department of Social Work
Royal School of
Humanities & Social Sciences (RSHSS)
About Department
The Social Work Department at The Assam Royal Global University is dedicated to developing skilled professionals who are equipped to address complex social issues with compassion and expertise. Our department's strength lies in a comprehensive curriculum which integrates theory with hands-on practice through extensive fieldwork opportunities, cutting-edge research, and community engagement. With a focus on areas such as community development, psychiatric social work, family and child welfare, and livelihood & social entrepreneurship, our programmes emphasize both the micro and macro aspects of social work practice. Our faculty consists of experienced practitioners and researchers who bring a wealth of knowledge and practical insights to the classroom. Prospects for our graduates are promising, with opportunities in the development sector including healthcare, non-profits, government agencies, and international organizations. Our alumni network is strong and active, providing ongoing support and professional development opportunities. We are committed to fostering a learning environment that promotes innovation, ethical practice, and a commitment to social change, preparing our students to be leaders in the field of social work.
Vision and Mission of the Department
Courses Offered
Events
| Mr. Shivalal Gautam, Co-Founder of Xomonnoy, delivered an invited talk on Gender and Social Exclusion. |
| Mr. Mohan Sharma, a researcher, delivered an invited talk on Human-Animal Relationship. |
| Ms. Juree Hojai, Program Officer of Disability Inclusion at Team Lease Foundation, conducted an interactive session on careers in the development sector. |
| Dr. Dinesh Goswami, Advisor of Pratishruti Cancer and Palliative Trust, Dibrugarh, along with Mr. Henry Wood from the University of Durham, UK, conducted an interactive session. |
| Ms. Manjari Nandy, Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda and Ph.D. scholar at the Central University of Gujarat, delivered an invited talk. |
| Dr. Bhargabi Das, Assistant Professor in the Department of Rural Management at Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence, Greater Noida, delivered an invited talk. |
| Ms. Suchismita Majumdar, Founder-Director of Swabalambi Foundation, and Mr. Kanhaiya Lal, Senior Co-Worker in Education at SOS Village of Children, delivered an invited talk. |
| Dr. Bitasta Das, Senior Editor and Instructor at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, conducted a two-day workshop on the intersectionality of social sciences. |
| Prof. (Dr.) Surajit Ch. Mukhopadhyay, Dean of RSHSS, participated as an in-house resource person. |
| Dr. Joseph Riamei, Assistant Professor from the School of Social Work at TISS Guwahati Off-Campus, delivered an invited talk. |
| Ms. Nipurnh Gupta, a global development communication professional from UNICEF, delivered an invited talk. |
| Mr. Mukund Marodia, Manager of Strategic and Academic Affairs at the Indian School of Development Management, delivered an invited talk. |
| Dr. Sriparna B. Baruah, former Head (CIE) and Director I/C at IIE, currently Advisor (Livelihood & Entrepreneurship) at NEHHDC, delivered an invited talk. |
| Mr. Nayan Jyoti Hazarika, Ph.D. scholar from the Department of Social Work, delivered an invited talk. |
| Dr. Shivani Chauhan Barooah, Chairperson of the Centre for Labour Studies and Social Protection at TISS Guwahati, delivered an invited talk. |
| Dr. Gayatri Gogoi (AMCH and Pratishruti Trust), Dr. Pankaj Deka (Health City Hospital), and Ms. Nabanita Kalita (N.E News & Prag News) delivered an invited talk. |
| Mr. Anupam Joya Sharma, a doctoral fellow of Social Epidemiology at IIT Gandhinagar, delivered an invited talk. |
| Dr. Aarushi Kehkar Malhotra, Senior Manager of Research, Advocacy, and Wellness at Sirona Hygiene Foundation, delivered an invited talk online. |
| Mr. Sahbaz Ahmed and Mr. Syed Rizwan Ahmed, Advocates from Gauhati High Court, delivered an invited talk. |
| Ms. Archana Borthakur of Priya Bondhu and Mr. Uttam Teron of Parijat Academy delivered an invited talk. |
| Dr. Ashok Kumar Das (Dr. B. Barooah Cancer Institute) and Dr. Mythili Hazarika (Gauhati Medical College and Hospital) delivered an invited talk. |
| Mr. Miguel Das Queah, Executive Director of UTSAH, delivered an invited talk. |
| Dr. Razdan Sarim Rahman, Assistant Professor at TISS Guwahati, visited the department. |
Departmental Highlights
Academic Excellence: NET/ SET Qualified Students
Department of Social Work
Royal School of Humanities & Social Sciences (RSHSS)
About Department
The Social Work Department at The Assam Royal Global University is dedicated to developing skilled professionals who are equipped to address complex social issues with compassion and expertise. Our department's strength lies in a comprehensive curriculum which integrates theory with hands-on practice through extensive fieldwork opportunities, cutting-edge research, and community engagement. With a focus on areas such as community development, psychiatric social work, family and child welfare, and livelihood & social entrepreneurship, our programmes emphasize both the micro and macro aspects of social work practice. Our faculty consists of experienced practitioners and researchers who bring a wealth of knowledge and practical insights to the classroom. Prospects for our graduates are promising, with opportunities in the development sector including healthcare, non-profits, government agencies, and international organizations. Our alumni network is strong and active, providing ongoing support and professional development opportunities. We are committed to fostering a learning environment that promotes innovation, ethical practice, and a commitment to social change, preparing our students to be leaders in the field of social work.
Vision & Mission of the Department
Courses Offered
Events
| Mr. Shivalal Gautam, Co-Founder of Xomonnoy, delivered an invited talk on Gender and Social Exclusion. |
| Mr. Mohan Sharma, a researcher, delivered an invited talk on Human-Animal Relationship. |
| Ms. Juree Hojai, Program Officer of Disability Inclusion at Team Lease Foundation, conducted an interactive session on careers in the development sector. |
| Dr. Dinesh Goswami, Advisor of Pratishruti Cancer and Palliative Trust, Dibrugarh, along with Mr. Henry Wood from the University of Durham, UK, conducted an interactive session. |
| Ms. Manjari Nandy, Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda and Ph.D. scholar at the Central University of Gujarat, delivered an invited talk. |
| Dr. Bhargabi Das, Assistant Professor in the Department of Rural Management at Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence, Greater Noida, delivered an invited talk. |
| Ms. Suchismita Majumdar, Founder-Director of Swabalambi Foundation, and Mr. Kanhaiya Lal, Senior Co-Worker in Education at SOS Village of Children, delivered an invited talk. |
| Dr. Bitasta Das, Senior Editor and Instructor at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, conducted a two-day workshop on the intersectionality of social sciences. |
| Prof. (Dr.) Surajit Ch. Mukhopadhyay, Dean of RSHSS, participated as an in-house resource person. |
| Dr. Joseph Riamei, Assistant Professor from the School of Social Work at TISS Guwahati Off-Campus, delivered an invited talk. |
| Ms. Nipurnh Gupta, a global development communication professional from UNICEF, delivered an invited talk. |
| Mr. Mukund Marodia, Manager of Strategic and Academic Affairs at the Indian School of Development Management, delivered an invited talk. |
| Dr. Sriparna B. Baruah, former Head (CIE) and Director I/C at IIE, currently Advisor (Livelihood & Entrepreneurship) at NEHHDC, delivered an invited talk. |
| Mr. Nayan Jyoti Hazarika, Ph.D. scholar from the Department of Social Work, delivered an invited talk. |
| Dr. Shivani Chauhan Barooah, Chairperson of the Centre for Labour Studies and Social Protection at TISS Guwahati, delivered an invited talk. |
| Dr. Gayatri Gogoi (AMCH and Pratishruti Trust), Dr. Pankaj Deka (Health City Hospital), and Ms. Nabanita Kalita (N.E News & Prag News) delivered an invited talk. |
| Mr. Anupam Joya Sharma, a doctoral fellow of Social Epidemiology at IIT Gandhinagar, delivered an invited talk. |
| Dr. Aarushi Kehkar Malhotra, Senior Manager of Research, Advocacy, and Wellness at Sirona Hygiene Foundation, delivered an invited talk online. |
| Mr. Sahbaz Ahmed and Mr. Syed Rizwan Ahmed, Advocates from Gauhati High Court, delivered an invited talk. |
| Ms. Archana Borthakur of Priya Bondhu and Mr. Uttam Teron of Parijat Academy delivered an invited talk. |
| Dr. Ashok Kumar Das (Dr. B. Barooah Cancer Institute) and Dr. Mythili Hazarika (Gauhati Medical College and Hospital) delivered an invited talk. |
| Mr. Miguel Das Queah, Executive Director of UTSAH, delivered an invited talk. |
| Dr. Razdan Sarim Rahman, Assistant Professor at TISS Guwahati, visited the department. |
Departmental Highlights
Academic Excellence: NET/ SET Qualified Students
The Board of Studies (Bos)
| S.NO. | POSITION IN D-BOS | NAME AND DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Convener (Ex-Officio) - Head of the Department | Dr. Y. Monojit Singha, Assistant Professor & Co-ordinator |
| 2 | All Faculty members of the Department Members (Ex-Officio) | Dr. Dhiraj Borkotoky, Associate Professor |
| Dr. Baba Chandra Singha, Assistant Professor | ||
| Dr. Krishangi Saikia, Assistant Professor | ||
| Dr. Sushmita Hoshi N., Assistant Professor | ||
| Tanjeela Mehboob, Assistant Professor | ||
| Dr. Abhinav Chaliha, Assistant Professor | ||
| Monisha Bordoloi, Assistant Professor | ||
| Rhitwique Dutta, Assistant Professor | ||
| Mustafa Syed Ihtimum Alam, Teaching Assistant | ||
| Birina Borthakur, Teaching Assistant | ||
| 3 | External Expert (Academic) |
Prof. Subrajyoti Konwar, Professor, Department of Political Science, Gauhati University,
Guwahati Dr. Dilip Gogoi, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, Cotton University, Guwahati |
The Departmental Research Committee (DRC)
| # | Content | Name of the Member | Designation | Designation in the committee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Head of the Department | Prof. (Dr.) Sajal Nag | Dean, RSHSS | Chairperson |
| 2. | Two Assistant Professors holding Ph.D. degree | Dr. Priyanka Patowari | Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work, RSHSS | Member |
| Dr. T Luithuiwung Awungshi | Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work, RSHSS | Member | ||
| 3. | Three external members not below the rank of Professors, including members from an allied department, who will be nominated by the URC | Prof. Gautam Mazumder | Professor, Department of Economics, RSHSS, RGU | External Member |
| Prof. Swabera Islam | Professor, Department of Economics, RSHSS, RGU | External Member | ||
| Prof. Shiela Bora | Professor & Advisor, Department of History, RSHSS, RGU | External Member |
Ph.D. Research and Research Interest
| Sl.no | Name | Qualification | Research |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. T Luithuiwung Awungshi | Ph.D. | Youth, Drug Abuse, Family & Child Welfare |
| 2 | Dr. Amlan Das | Ph.D. | Disability Studies, Rural Development, Family & Child Welfare |
| 3 | Dr. Madhu Monjuri Gohain | Ph.D. | Residential Education and Migration |
