HANSRAJ COLLEGE

University of Delhi

NAAC Grade A++ with CGPA 3.71 NIRF Rank # 12 (Amongst Colleges)

North-East Cell, Hansraj College

North-East Cell, Hansraj College

About the cell

North-East Cell, Hansraj College is a collective of young minds promoting a creative approach to discourses ranging from culture, politics, sports, and academia. As a students organisation representing the Northeastern region of India, the Cell strives to give voice to the issues relevant to the diverse communities of the region. The Cell organises various seminars/webinars, workshops, cultural events, competitions, academic discussions, and fests throughout the session. The Cell provides an inclusive, safe and friendly space to its members. It is a confluence of ideas, individuals and heterogeneous communities.

Major events organised

  • Assam flood fundraising drive (22nd July 2020): The Cell started its activities with a fundraising drive for the Assam floods in collaboration with Wishes and Blessings, a Delhi based NGO. The initiative was named as Operation Milijuli, which successfully provided aid to 500 flood-affected families in Assam.
  • Webinar on How to Earn A Professional Degree Along With Your Current Study or Job (7th November 2020): Mr. Himanshu Sharma and Mr. J.K Bareja were the speakers for this brief but intensive career development session.
  • Webinar on Fourth Revolution: Preparing For The Impending Change Amidst COVID Times. (21st November 2020): In this webinar Dr. Rekha Handa discussed the concept of Fourth Revolution, its socio-economic consequences, and the strategies to prepare for the impending change and challenges.
  • Orientation Program (5th December 2020): An interactive session was conducted for the first-year students. The program aimed to discuss the functioning of the Cell.
  • Annual Lecture Session (24th January 2021): It was delivered by Prof. Virginius Xaxa, a reputed sociologist, on the theme Understanding the Tribal Communities of India: Identity and Hegemony. The lecture provided a perspective on the tribal communities in India and the social, political, and economic linkages.
  • Webinar on Basics of Oral Hygiene During Lockdown. (29th January 2021): Dr. Kasturi Khatniar discussed the basics of oral hygiene during the lockdown necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Online Competitions (1st February 2021): Essay Writing Competition on My Birthplace: An identity, Painting Competition on Nature in Culture, and Photography Competition on Nature in Culture were held.

Pictures of events organised

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