RESEARCH

Research Profile of the Department

Faculty members of the Department are actively engaged in a wide range of research activities in areas such as nutrition, health, human development, textiles, family resource management, and extension education, with a strong focus on community outreach and communication. They undertake interdisciplinary research projects funded by agencies like UGC and ICSSR, addressing important issues related to nutrition, health, family welfare, and sustainable living. The faculty regularly publish their work in peer-reviewed national and international journals, contributing to the advancement and impact of research. The department is supported by well-developed, faculty-led research laboratories and essential analytical facilities, including anthropometric tools, dietary assessment kits, and textile testing equipment, which facilitate both fundamental and applied research.

Research Areas/ Interest

  • Clinical and Public Health Nutrition
  • Dietetics and Therapeutic Diet Planning
  • Maternal and Child Health
  • Growth and Development across the Lifespan
  • Early Childhood Care and Education
  • Family Studies and Counselling
  • Textile Science and Sustainable Clothing
  • Fashion Designing and Apparel Technology
  • Natural fibre extraction and blending
  • Nonwoven fabric using natural fibre 
  • Consumer Behaviour and Resource Management
  • Interior Design and Ergonomics
  • Community Development and Rural Extension
  • Women Empowerment and Livelihood Development
  • Food Safety, Quality Control, and Preservation
  • Sustainable Living and Household Resource Management
  • Nutrition Education and Health Awareness Program

Research Projects

Ongoing Research Projects

1.Promoting Indigenous Textile Heritage of Tribal Communities in Assam:A Documentation-Based Approach

Funding Agency: ISRG and TLSP schemes of the Research and Development Cell (RDC)

Duration: 2025-2026 (Ongoing)

Amount: 1 lakhs

PI: Dr.Jitumoni Neog

 

Completed Research Projects

1.Documentation of Indegenous Household Remedies for Common Ailments

Funding Agency: Micro Research Fellowship under the Centre for Indian Knowledge System (CIKS),Handique Girls´ College (TLSP)

Duration: 2025 (Completed)

Amount: Rs. 5000 each

PI: Dr.Jitumoni Neog

SI:Anisha Rudra Paul,M.Chinkei Ngambi

2.Quality Analysis of adulterants of milk samples collected from various sources in and around Guwahati city.(TLSP)

Funding Agency:Research Cell,Handique Girls´ College

Duration: 2018-2019

Amount: Rs 10000

PI: Dr.Meenakshi Dutta Mazumdar & Ms. Hoitinkim Singson

3.A study on nutritional status and prevaence of anemia among college girls of Guwahati city.(TLSP)

Funding Agency:Research Cell,Handique Girls´ College

Duration:2015-2016

Amount:Rs 10000

PI:Dr.Meenakshi Dutta Mazumdar & Ms.Hoitinkim Singson

 

Research Publications

  • Fundamentals of Nutrition and Human Development. 2025. Ashok Publication, Guwahati, Assam
  • Elderly"s living arrangements and its impact on Quality of Life. Global Journal of Current Research; 2022. Vol 9 (2): 30-36.
  • Impact of Marital Satisfaction and its correlates on Quality of life of elderly. International Journal of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities; 2022. Vol 9 (2): 53-59.
  • Cognitive Impairment among Urban elderly of Northern Karnataka and Upper Assam Indian Journal of Pure and Applied Biosciences; 2020. Vol 8(6): 100-106.
  • Hazarika.M & Kalita.B.B (2025);Effect of wet processing dynamics of okra fiber:properties and processing strategies.Indian Journal of Horticulture 82 (4), 471-476, 2025.
  • Minakshi Hazarika, Dr.G.Bagyalakshmi and Dr.R.Sunitha (2021); A Preliminary Study of Biodegradable Kapok Fibre Waste as Oil Absorbent Material; Proceedings of the International Conference On SUSTAINABILITY IN FASHION DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING (SIFDM) – 2021; Pp-94-102.
  • Minakshi Hazarika, Dr G.Bagyalakshmi (2021); Efficiency Of Nonwoven Boards Made of Tailor Discards For Thermal and Sound Insulation; International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts; Vol-9, Issue 2, ISSN: 2320-2882.
  • Minakshi Hazarika, Dr.Binita B Kalita, Mintu Hazarika, Dr.Sunita Baruah (2023); Tailor Discards: A Potential Waste for Development of Useable Product; The Pharma Innovation Journal, Vol-12(2); Pp-1577-1581.