Dr Sanjib Kumar Borkakoti

(a) Honorary Secretary, Assam Institute of Development Studies, Guwahati, 1985-1993 (b) Life Member, North East India Institute of Social Science Research, Shillong (c) Member, Indian Society of Agricultural Economics, Mumbai, 1985-1992 (d) University Grants Commission, for Research Projects, 1998- (e) Life Member, Sankaradeva Institute of Culture International, Guwahati (f) Member, Oriental Institute of Sankaradeva Studies, Guwahati, 2005- (g) Member, Masterplan Committee, Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankaradeva Vishwavidyalaya, Srimanta Sankaradeva Sangha, Nagaon, 2005 (h) Life Member, Srimanta Sankaradeva Antarjatik Pratisthan, Guwahati (i) Member, Cultural Research Council, Srimanta Sankaradeva Sangha, 2007-2009 (j) M.Phil. Research Guide of Economics, Madurai Kamraj University, Madurai, 2007- (j) M.Phil. Research Guide of Economics, Vinayaka Mission University, Chennai, 2008- (k) M.Phil. Research Guide of Economics, Global Open University, New Delhi, 2009- (l) Editor, Sriman...

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1. Industrial policy and its implications on industrialization of  the backward regions, in Problems and prospects of industrialization, edited by Dr. P.C. Goswami, Guwahati, 1987 2. Peasant movement and peasant organization, in Agriculture in Assam, edited by Dr. P.C. Goswami, Guwahati, 1989 3. Alternative plan for Jhum area development, in Shifting cultivation in N.E. India, edited by Dr. D.N. Mazumdar, New Delhi, 1991 4. Real wage rate of agricultural labourers, in Journal of  N.E.I.C.S.S.R., Shillong, Vol 20 No. 1, April 1996 5. A sociological view of the multi-faceted problems of industrialization, in Sociological constraints to industrial development in North East India, edited by Dr. B.Datta Ray & Dr. P. Baishya, New Delhi, 1998 6. Brahmaputra and its potential, in Energy and energy resource management, edited by Dr.  V.S.Mahajan, Dr. S.K.Agnihotri & Dr. R.P.Athparia, New Delhi, 1999 7. A case for mini-hydel projects, in Renewable energy resources an...

Original Books : (1) Sri Aurobindo, (Manthan Prakash, Guwahati, 1988, 1990, Chandra Prakash, 2005) (2) The Deceleration Phenomena, (Manthan Prakash, Guwahati, 1989) (3) Aponar Santanak Ki Shikabo, (Manthan Prakash, Guwahati, 1990, Sabita Prakash, 2009) (4) Dalito Astittwa, (Manthan Prakash, Guwahati, 1990) (5) Sri Sri Namghosha Bhashya, (Milan Prakashan, Guwahati, 1992) (6) Kapil Devahuti Sambad, (Milan Prakashan, Guwahati, 1992) (7) Sri Sri Sankardeva, (Bani Mandir, Guwahati, 1995) (8) Akanir Sankaradeva, (Bani Mandir, Guwahati, 1995) (9) Santras Aru Santras, (Abhiyatri Prakashan, Guwahati, 1999) (10) Sarvagunakara Srimanta Sankaradeva, (Dr. Sanjib Kr. Borkakoti, Nagaon, 2000) (11) Anek Surya Aru Ejan Tathagata, (Krantikal Prakashan, Nagaon, 2001) (12) Saahitya Aru Sameekshaa, (Krantikal Prakashan, Nagaon, 2003) (13) Sankaradevar Ekasarana Tattva, (Kareng Prakashan, Moran, 2003) (14) Kuri Satikaar Endhaar, (Krantikal Prakashan, Nagaon, 2003) (15) Jagadguru Sankarad...

Majuli is a wonder of nature. Situated in the midst of the mighty Brahmaputra river, it is one of the largest river island in the world. It is populated by different colourful communities, majority of whom abide by the tenets of saint Srimanta Sankaradeva. He had set his feet in the land mass of Majuli in 1522 AD and stayed there till 1539 AD. The great 'Sattra' institution, founded by him has flourished in this river island till today. They have preserved and nourished the Vaishnavite culture with enthusiasm. In fact Majuli is a nerve centre of Assamese culture. This great island is facing a crisis of existence as Brahmaputra is eroding it regularly. So we all need to put our hands together to preserve it for posterity. In the past the Government of India submitted proposals to UNESCO, requesting that Majuli be listed for special status under the "cultural landscape" category. The UN body has in turn asked the Indian authorities to provide additional information a...