PANIGAON OMPRAKASH DINODIA COLLEGE
Panigaon, North Lakhimpur, Assam
AFFILIATED TO DIBRUGARH UNIVERSITY
Department of Philosophy
Introduction
The Department of Philosophy was established in 1986–87, offering higher secondary and degree courses under AHSEC and Dibrugarh University. The department promotes ethical and spiritual values through seminars, workshops, and webinars, and has produced many graduates with majors in Philosophy.
Departmental Strength
| Designation | Sanctioned | Contractual |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | 2 | 0 |
Present Strength of Students
| Session | Major | Minor | General Elective | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 34 | 61 | 23 | 118 |
| 2025–26 | 55 | 61 | 20 | 136 |
Vision & Mission
- To impart holistic education to students
- To provide thinkers and problem solvers
- Encouraging students to contribute to the development of society
- Promote lifelong learning
Faculty Profile
| Name | Qualification | Designation | Specialization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Madhurima Dowarah (HoD) | M.A., M.Phil | Associate Professor | Logic |
| Dr. Rosemin Akhtara | M.A., B.Ed., SLET, Ph.D. | Assistant Professor | Religion |
Former Faculty
- Late Nijara Kakoti (15-09-1987 to 08-08-1993)
- Late Jiten Ch. Borah (08-08-1988 to 19-03-2003)
- Pinju Maral (10-08-1993 to 01-12-2023)
- Mrs. Tulumoni Boruah (29-01-1990 to 21-11-1992)
- Punyamoni Baruah (01-09-1997 to 10-02-1999)
Learning Resources
The department has its own library with 395 books donated by faculty. Students also access the central library which has a rich collection of books.
List of Alumni with Present Status
| Sl. No. | Name | Year of Passing | Contact No. | Present Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nirmali Bhuyan | 2013 | 6000251287 | |
| 2 | Sewali Saikia | 2013 | 9613104749 | Teacher |
| 3 | Pallavi Das | 2013 |
Results (2017–2024)
| Sl. No. | Name | Year | %/CGPA | Rank/Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rashna Morang | 2017 | 74.79 | 4th |
Pass Percentage (2018–2025)
| Year | Pass % |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 90% |
| 2019 | 89% |
| 2020 | 100% |
Departmental Activities
- Essay & Quiz Competitions (2nd October)
- International Yoga Day (21st June)
- Dihanam Competition (Sankardev Tithi)
- Wall Magazine “Jñānjyot” (5th September)
- Field work to historical sites
- Parents–Teacher meetings
- Environmental Day plantation (5th June)
- World Philosophy Day events
Best Practices
Lemon garden and vegetable garden for resource mobilization, sustainability, and community engagement.
Research Projects
| Title | Year | Name | Funding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Ethics: Problems & Prospects | 2006–07 | Pinju Maral | UGC |
| Relevance of Gandhian Non-Violence | 2015–16 | Mrs. Madhurima Dowarah | UGC |
Teaching Methods
Lecture method, digital classroom, home assignments, group discussions, seminars, PowerPoint presentations, and meditation sessions.
Innovative Measures
- Remedial classes for slow learners
- DIY from waste materials
- 5-minute meditation after classes
- Awareness of social and institutional responsibilities
Challenges & Future Plans
Challenges: High dropout rate, poor socio-economic background.
Future Plans: More student competitions and interactive philosophy sessions.