The Department of Political Science, Govt. T. Romana College, Aizawl has organized National Seminar on ‘Politics of Regionalism in North East India’ in collaboration with Mizoram Political Science Association(MPSA) at Aizawl during June 16-17, 2011. The Seminar was funded by University Grants Commission (UGC).
Shri Lalsawta, Hon’ble Minister, Higher & Technical Education, Mizoram graced the inaugural function as Chief Guest. Dr F. Lalhmingsanga, Principal, Govt. T. Romana College delivered a welcome note while Mr Lalsangzela Pachuau, Coordinator and Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science gave a reports at the inaugural session.
Prominent Citizen, Teachers, Scholars and academicians from different parts of the state as well as students of political science attended the seminar. The following were the papers presented in the seminar:
1. Prof Srinibhas Pathy - Key Note address
2. Dr H. Srikanth – ‘United Andhra or Telegana : Politics of Regionalism in Andhra Pradesh’
3. Dr Harendra Sinha-‘ Countering Regionalism in North East India : A study of Development Initiatives’
4. Dr Aloka Sharma – ‘Self Assertive Movement in Assam : A Contextual study in Karbi Anglong District of Assam’
5. Dr T. Lalsangliana – ‘Mizo Ethno-Nationalism : A Paradox of Inclusiveness’
6. Dr JV Hluna –‘ Genesis and Problems of Politics of Regionalism in Nagaland and Mizoram’
7. Mr Lalmalsawma Khiangte – ‘Regionalism and Ethnic Identity : Issues in the electoral politics of Mizoram’
8. Dr Benjamin Ralte-‘ The Formation and role of Eastern India Tribal Union in hill politics of North East India’
9. Ms Ramdinliani- ‘Role of Regional Political parties in Indian Polity’
10. Mr Lalthansanga – ‘Regionalism in India – A perspective’
11. Dr C. Lalhmanmawia –‘Mizo Insurgency vis-a-vis Human Rights’
12. Dr Malsawmliana –‘From Greater Autonomy to the Hill state : with reference to Mizoram’
13. Dr Lalrintluanga –‘Autonomy Movement and Regionalism’
The Department of Mizo, Govt. T. Romana College, in collaboration with Kaphleia Memorial Committee organized ‘Kaphleia Memorial Lecture cum Seminar’ on the occasion of the Birth Centenary of Kaphleia (1910-2010), the ‘Father of Mizo Essay’ at the College Seminar Hall on September 24, 2010(Friday). The programme was chaired by Ms H.Lalbiakzuali, HOD, Department of Mizo, Govt. T. Romana College. Dr F. Lalhmingsanga, Principal of the College gave a short welcome speech while Mr Malsawmliana, Secretary, Kaphleia Memorial Committee also gave a brief report of the activities of the Committee.
The first lecture entitled ‘Kaphleia hla te zir chianna (An analytical study of the songs of Kaphleia)’ was delivered by Mr Paul Lalremruata, Assistant Professor, Department of Mizo, Pachhunga University College while the second lecture entitled ‘Kaphleia leh a thuziakte (Kaphleia and his prose works)’ was delivered by Mr Lalrammawia Ngente, Assistant Professor, Department of Mizo, Govt. Johnson College, Aizawl.
The Seminar was attended by teachers and students of Mizo literatures from Govt. T. Romana College and Pachhunga University College, and some of the noted journalists and members of the Kaphleia Memorial Committee as well.
The programme was concluded with the vote of thanks as proposed by Mr A. Lalramnghaka, Assistant Professor, Department of Mizo, Govt. T. Romana College, Aizawl.
Kaphleia(1910-2010), the ‘Father of Mizo Essay’ was born on January 10, 1910 at Thiak village, about 40 kms from Aizawl. After passing Matric(HSLC) from Shillong High School in 1935, he studied Intermediate of Arts(IA) in Scottish Church College, Calcutta. But, unfortunately he suffered Tuberculosis (TB) before completing IA and died on November 13, 1940 at Tachhip village.
His essays ‘Thlirtu (the onlooker)’ was considered the first essay ever written by the Mizo and even his short story(or novels/novelette) entitled ‘Chhingpuii’ was also considered the third among the Mizo. Besides he composed a numbers of songs, articles and essays in Mizo language and even translated English literary works into Mizo.
On July 21, 2010, Dr H.L. Malsawma, Director, Higher & Technical Education Department, Government of Mizoram inaugurated the various UGC Centres established in the College. These Centres include the Computer Learning Centre and Mobile Repairing and Learning Centre under the Career Oriented Programme and several other centres under the 14 merged schemes including the Coaching Centre for Entry into Services, Remedial Coaching Class, Career and Counseling Cell.
Besides these Centres the Director also inaugurated the newly constructed office of the National Service Scheme(NSS), Govt. T.Romana College Unit.
The inauguration function, held at the Faculty Common Room was chaired by the Principal, Dr F. Lalhmingsanga and was graced by Dr H.L. Malsawma as Chief Guest. The Principal introduced the newly appointed Coordinators of the various Centres and Adviser of the Equal Opportunity Cell to the Chief Guest and gave technical reports on the newly established UGC Centres.
These Centres are funded by the University Grants Commission, New Delhi through the grants received under the ‘Career Oriented Programme’ and the ‘Merged Schemes.
With the emerging globalisation of education and economy, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has also reshaped its policies and programmes to make them more relevant and career-oriented with focus on quality and excellence. In such endeavor the UGC has selected Govt. T.Romana College to establish a new centre for learning mobile phone service and repairing from the academic session 2010-2011.
The Centre will offer a six months Certificate Course in Mobile Phone Service and Repairing. The Course Syllabus, as per guidelines of the UGC, is prepared keeping in view the subject specific academic needs and market requirements, with the help of the subject experts. The Course Syllabus has been submitted to the College Development Council (CDC) and is presently awaiting approval from the Academic Council of the Mizoram University. The institution has appointed Mr C.V.L. Tlanhlua, Lecturer, Department of Public Administration to be the Coordinator of the new Centre.
The Objective of the Centre is to introduce Mobile Phone related career through market-oriented, skill enhancing add-on courses that have utility for job, self-employment and empowerment of the students. At the end of three years, the students will be equipped with a Certificate/Diploma/Advanced diploma in Mobile Phone repairing as an add-on orientation course along with the conventional degree.
After completing the course the students will learn :
Following a beneficial and successful awareness programme with the UD&PA department, the Sociology department, Govt. T. Romana College took the initiative to hold another awareness programme with the Rural Development Department, with the goal of educating students about the various Rural Development Schemes that are part of their syllabus.
On the initiative taken by the Department of Sociology, Govt. T.Romana College, an awareness programme on selected schemes under the department was organised on February 15, 2024 by the Director, Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation (UD&PA) at the Directorate's Conference Room.
On 18th May, 2024, Graduation Dinner for outgoing students (2021-2024 batch)was held at KV Paradise, Durtlang. Formal session started at 1:00pm hosted by Mr. RD Lalsanglura and Ms Lalmawizuali Khiangte. The programme started with Bible reading and prayer offered by Mrs. Baby Lalramsiami, Head, Department of Education.
The Hon’ble Chief Minister of Mizoram, Pu Zoramthanga inaugurated the newly constructed approach road to Govt. T.Romana College via ITI locality on the 10th February 2023. The road is 485 metres long and financed through the SEDP amounting to Rs. 464.9 lakhs. The construction of the road commenced on 16th January 2021.
Govt. T. Romana College salutes the heroes of Kargil War by celebrating the Silver Jubilee of Kargil Vijay Diwas on 26th July, 2024. The programme was organised by IQAC and National Cadet Corps, GTRC. It was chaired by Mr. Lalsangzela Pachuau, CTO NCC and Wing Commander HL Risanga (Retd.) was invited as a Resource Person. On this occasion, the Resource Person delivered a speech on the history of 'Kargil War' and how the Indian armed forces had corageously fought back against the Pakistani forces who had illegally occupied Kargil.
Govt. T. Romana College Observed World Environment Day 2023 by watering the trees and plants in the campus and adding manure whereever required.