The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), Regional Centre Guwahati, under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, in collaboration with the Department of Geography, Thoubal College, Manipur, has announced a Call for Papers for a two-day National Seminar (Hybrid Mode) on:
“Reading the Cultural Landscape: Tourism, Heritage & Society in Northeast India with Special Reference to Manipur”
The seminar invites researchers, academicians, practitioners, and students to engage in critical discussions on the evolving cultural landscapes of Northeast India, with a focused exploration of Manipur’s tourism potential, heritage systems, and socio-cultural dynamics.
Event Details
- Dates: 20th & 21st February 2026
- Venue: Thoubal College, Thoubal, Manipur, India
- Mode: Hybrid (Offline + Online Participation)
About the Seminar
The seminar aims to examine the interconnections between cultural geography, tourism development, heritage conservation, and societal transformation in Northeast India. With its diverse indigenous traditions, ecological richness, and layered historical narratives, the region presents a unique case for understanding cultural landscapes in both tangible and intangible dimensions.
Special emphasis will be placed on Manipur’s cultural identity, heritage preservation strategies, and the role of sustainable tourism in regional development.
The forum seeks interdisciplinary research contributions addressing themes such as:
- Cultural landscape studies and spatial identity
- Heritage documentation and conservation practices
- Community-based tourism models
- Indigenous knowledge systems
- Policy frameworks for sustainable regional development
- Society, environment, and cultural transformation
Who Should Participate?
The seminar is open to:
✔ Researchers
✔ Academicians
✔ Practitioners
✔ Students
Participants can present original research papers aligned with the seminar theme.
Registration & Queries
Interested participants may register through the official registration link or by scanning the QR code provided in the event notice.
For Queries:
📞 96465 34669 / 83090 37701
📧 nenationalseminar.2026@gmail.com
This national seminar presents an important academic platform for dialogue on cultural sustainability and regional identity in Northeast India. Scholars and professionals working in the domains of heritage, tourism, geography, architecture, and cultural studies are encouraged to contribute to this significant discourse.
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