🌏 International Conference on Indigenous/Tribal Communities – EFLU, Hyderabad | 7–9 August 2025

The Department of Indian and World Literatures, School of Literary Studies, at The English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU), Hyderabad, is proud to host a Three-Day International Conference titled:

"Indigenous/Tribal Communities – Reframing Research Methodologies"

📅 Dates: 7th to 9th August 2025
📍 Venue: Multipurpose Indoor Sports Complex & Conference Hall, New Academic Block, EFLU Campus

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🎤 Key Highlights of the Conference

🏛️ Inaugural Session

• Chief Guest: Shri Jishnu Dev Varma Ji (Governor of Telangana)

• Vice Chancellor's Address: Prof. N Nagaraju

• Guest of Honour: Prof. Deepak Kumar Behera

• Conference Convenor: Dr. Vislavath Rajunayak

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🧠 Keynote Address

Prof. Amareswar Galla on "Indigeneity, Inclusivity & Creativity"
Chair: Prof. Bhangya Bhukya

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📚 Plenary Sessions & Roundtables Include:

Day 1:

• Ms. Ruby Hembrom: "Orality and Memory as Method"

• Dr. Sushree S Mohanty: "Culturally Responsive Digital Methodologies"

• Roundtable I: On Indigenous/Tribal Research Ethics

Day 2:

• Dr. Zehlia Babaci-Wilhite: "Non-Dominant Languages in Education" (Online)

• Roundtable II: "Identity, Marginalisation & Lived Experiences" with Mr. Gladson Dungdung & others

• Prof. B Vijaya, Dr. Manjusha K A, Prof. Alex Akhup, Dr. R R Ziipao, Dr. Rimi Tadu, Dr. Bodhi S R

Day 3:

• Prof. Virginius Xaxa, Prof. Ramdas Rupavath, Dr. B Tripura

• Prof. Bipin Jojo, Ms. Jacinta Kerketta on Indigenous ecological concerns and internal colonialism

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📄 Paper Presentations

Across 17 panels, featuring scholars and researchers from across India and abroad.

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🎓 Valedictory Session

Chair: Dr. Vislavath Rajunayak
Guests of Honour:

• Prof. Kishor Kumar Basa

• Prof. Amitabh Pande

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🍛 Social Gatherings

• Lunch & Tea Breaks: Daily

• Dinner: 8th & 9th August 2025 at 7:00 PM

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🎯 Why Attend?

This conference promises to foster rich interdisciplinary dialogues on epistemology, methodology, language, representation, and decolonisation concerning Indigenous and Tribal communities.

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