Best Researcher award, Women Empowerment
Assistant Teacher
Biography of Dr. Sanghati Majumdar Dr. Sanghati Majumdar is an educator and researcher whose academic interests focus on women’s empowerment, traditional art, cultural heritage, and social development. She currently serves as an Assistant Teacher at Belghoria Jatindas Vidyamandir for Girls’ HS, West Bengal. Dr. Majumdar holds a Ph.D., an M.Sc. in Geography, and an M.A. in Education. Her multidisciplinary academic background enables her to examine social and cultural issues through geographical, educational, and research perspectives. Her doctoral research, titled “Women Patuas of Naya, West Bengal and Raghurajpur, Odisha: A Study on Empowerment,” examines the experiences of women Patuas associated with the traditional Patachitra art form in Naya, West Bengal, and Raghurajpur, Odisha. Her research explores how participation in traditional artistic practices can contribute to women’s empowerment, with particular attention to issues of identity, livelihood, social participation, and agency. The study reflects her broader interest in understanding how India’s cultural traditions can contribute to meaningful opportunities for women while preserving indigenous heritage. Her research interests also encompass Patachitra as a significant cultural heritage of West Bengal and Odisha. Her scholarly contributions on this subject have appeared in journals including “Ebong Mohua” and “Prakriti.” She has also participated in international seminars organised by the University of North Bengal and Vidyasagar University, West Bengal, among other academic forums, providing opportunities to share and exchange research perspectives on women’s empowerment, traditional art, and cultural heritage. Beyond her institutional responsibilities, Dr. Majumdar has contributed to the wider educational community as a Resource Person for the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education. This engagement reflects her active participation in academic and educational knowledge-sharing. Looking ahead, she is interested in exploring the relationship between dance and the Patachitra art form. This emerging research direction reflects her interdisciplinary interest in the interaction between visual and performing arts, cultural expression, and heritage preservation. Through her work in education, research, publications, and academic engagement, Dr. Sanghati Majumdar remains committed to advancing understanding of women’s empowerment while drawing attention to the cultural and social significance of India’s traditional art forms. Her academic journey reflects a continuing effort to connect research, education, cultural heritage, and socially relevant scholarship.