Department of English and Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) SEMINAR ANNOUNCEMENT

Cluny Women’s College, Kalimpong, Department of English and Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)
in collaboration with
Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC), North Bengal University (NBU) Cluny Women’s College, Kalimpong,
in collaboration with
present a Two-Day International Seminar (Hybrid Mode) on Human Resource Development Centre (H.R.D.C.), North Bengal University(N.B.U.)
From Farm to Fork: Exploring the Interplay between Food Culture and Politics Present a
May 12 & 13, 2023 Two-Day International Seminar (Hybrid Mode) on
Venue: Cluny Women’s College, 8th Mile, Kalimpong
“From Farm to Fork : Exploring the Interplay between Food Culture and Politics”
Key Note Speaker : May 12 and 13, 2023, Friday and Saturday
th
Venue: Cluny Women's College, 8 Mile, P.O. + Dist. Kalimpong – 734 301, West Bengal, India
Dr. Debotri Dhar
Faculty at University of Michigan Seminar Concept Note:
Ann Arbor Background :
Author, Editor, Founder, Hummingbird.
Food is an essential part of human life, culture, and identity. It plays a significant
role in shaping individual and collective experiences, customs, and traditions. Besides
Plenary Speaker: being a source of sustenance and nourishment, food also reflects social, economic, and
Prof. Dr. Amrit Sen political relations. The production, distribution, and consumption of food are deeply
intertwined with power, inequality, and resistance. In recent times, food-related issues
Department of English have gained global attention due to various challenges such as climate change, food
Bhasha Bhavana (Institute of Languages, Literature & Culture) insecurity, public health, and cultural globalization.
Visva-Bharati.
Objectives:

The primary objective of this international seminar is to explore the complex

interplay between food culture and politics. The seminar aims to bring together scholars,
researchers, activists, and practitioners from diverse disciplines and regions to exchange
ideas, share experiences, and generate new knowledge on diverse aspects of the topic.
Expected Outcomes:
Plenary Speaker: Plenary Speaker:
Prof. Dr. Pinaki Roy Dr. Subhadeep Paul The seminar will provide a platform for interdisciplinary and cross-regional
Department of English Assistant Professor dialogue on food-related issues. It will generate new insights, ideas, and research agendas
Raiganj University Department of English
on the intricate interconnectedness between food culture and politics. The seminar will
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also contribute to building networks and partnerships among scholars, practitioners, and
policymakers working in the field of food studies.

Methodology:

The seminar will comprise keynote speech, plenary sessions, and parallel
sessions. The keynote speaker will provide an overview of the themes and offer critical
Plenary Speaker: Plenary Speaker: insights into the topic. The plenary sessions will feature panel discussions with experts
Dr. Jayjit Sarkar Dr. Auritra Munshi from diverse disciplines and regions. The parallel sessions will provide an opportunity for
Assistant Professor Assistant Professor participants to present and discuss their research findings, case studies, and experiences.
Department of English Department of English
Raiganj University Raiganj University
 Sub-Themes : Link of Google form for online registration : https://forms.gle/tNNCq1tofCDCcYku8
Possible themes/sub-themes, on which submission of abstract is sought, In case of emergencies, the organisers could be contacted over
include (but are not restricted to) the following: Phone : +91 94347 40269, +91 75858 26162, +91 96792 60726
email : cwcseminareng@gmail.com
1. Food Culture and Identity 2. Symbolic and metaphoric representation of
food in literature
Payment Details : Payment Details :
3. Food as plot device in literature 4. Food as nostalgia Name of the Bank : Union Bank of India Name of the Bank : Bandhan Bank
5. Regional Cuisine and Social Class in literature 6. Food in children's literature A/c Name : Cluny Women's College A/c Name : Cluny Women's College
7. Food and Aesthetics 8. Food in Dystopian Space Branch Name : Kalimpong Branch Name : Kalimpong
9. Queer Food 10. Food Theories A/c No. : 393602010003495 A/c No. : 50210016300341
11. Food, Festivity, Feasting in Renaissance Bengal 12. Food and Sexuality IFS Code : UBIN0539368 IFS Code : BDBL0001468
13. Food and Social Construction in Gender Discourse 14. Language of food in Culinary Discourse MICR Code : 734026202 MICR Code : 734750202
15. Post Truth Society and Food 16. Post-humanism and food culture
17. Food and Film 18. Competitive Eating Advisory Committee :
19. Food and Hyper-reality 20. Food in Himalayan Region Chairperson: Sr. Dr. Pushpa Michael, Principal, C.W.C.
21. Food, Anarchism and Fallacy 22. Food as Revolution Member : Prof. Dr. Anjan Chakraborty, Prof. – Director, H.R.D.C, N.B.U.
23. Food from historical perspectives 24. Sociology of food consumption Member : Mr. Dipesh Roy, Asstt. Professor, and I.Q.A.C.-Co-ordinator, C.W.C.
25. Food and social change 26. Culinary imperialism Member : Mr. Dilu Darjee, Asstt. Professor
Member : Dr. Meera Dahal, Asstt. Professor
27. Food-spirituality and belief system 28. Food rituals and relations of power Member : Dr. Amlan Lahiri, Asstt. Professor
29. Food and power dynamics in discourse 30. Food and authenticity discourse
31. Ethics of food consumption 32. Cultural geography of food Organising Committee :
33. Food and climate change 34. Food systems and sustainability
Sr. Dr. Pushpa Michael, Principal, C.W.C.
35. Globalization and food trend 36. Food justice and access Mr. Dipesh Roy, I.Q.A.C, Coordinator, C.W.C.
37. Food policy and governance 38. Food, hospitality, and nationalism Mr. Bodhisattwa Khan, Asstt. Professor and H.O.D., Department of English
39. Functional food and medicine 40. Food and health Ms. Payal P. Sinha, Asstt. Professor, Department of English
41. Food and Biotechnology 42. Impact of food on Environmental Mr. Kaushik Roy, Asstt. Professor, Department of English
Sustainability Ms. Reema Rai, S.A.C.T., Department of English
43. Food Philosophy 44. Food Tourism
45. Food Entrepreneurship 46. Food marketing
Convenors :
47. Food systems education 48. Food and pleasure
1. Mr. Bodhisattwa Khan, Asstt. Professor and H.O.D., Department of English
2. Mr. Kaushik Roy, Asstt. Professor, Department of English
Call for Papers :
Interested students, researchers and faculty members are requested to send an abstract of the proposed
paper within 300 words with at least 5 keywords to cwcseminareng@gmail.com mentioning in the
Coordinators :
subject line 'Abstract Submission' by May 02, 2023. The abstract should be followed by a short bio-note 1. Ms. Payal P. Sinha, Asst. Professor, Department of English
(within 50 words) mentioning the name, designation, area of interest, Whatsapp number and e-mail 2. Ms. Reema Rai, S.A.C.T., Department of English.
address of the author/s. The abstract and the bio-note should be mailed as a single MS Word attachment
with font size 12 in Times New Roman and 1.5 line spacing. Participants are requested to adhere to the Dates to Remember :
guidelines provided in the MLA handbook (latest edition). Last date for sending abstract : May 02, 2023
Proposal acceptance notification : May 04, 2023
Registration-Fees-Details: Last Date for online Registration and submission of Registration Fees : May 05, 2023
Faculty Members : Rs 1500/- For International Participants :
Researchers : Rs 800/- 19 $
Students : Rs 300/- 15
Participants (non-presenters) : Rs 500/- 17 Contact Information:
Lunch and tea will be provided to the registered participants on both days. Phone: +91 87686 82160/ +91 75858 26162
No T.A./D.A. or other allowances will be provided.
Accommodation will not be provided to the registered outstation participants. However, assistance
E-Mail: cwcseminareng@gmail.com
will be provided to find hotel accommodation on prior request.
In case of joint authors, each of them should get registered separately.