CONTENTS

1. Introduction- Harendra Sinha
2. Life and Contributions of Sri Sri Bhubaneshwar Sadhu Thakur in Bishnupriya Manipuri Society- Manas Sinha
3. Gitiswami Gokulananda: The Raja Ram Mohan Roy of Bishnupriya Manipuris- Harendra Sinha
4. A Poet's Apprehensions for Bishnupriya Manipur Society: Some Reflections from the Poetic Genius SenarupSinha- Bishnu Prasad Sinha
5. Festivals of Bishnupriya Manipuris and Social Cohesion -Bhawani Singha
6. Moral Values in Bishnupriya Manipuri society: Emerging Threats-Sumita Singha
7. Social Norms and Women: Reflections from Bishnupriya Manipuri Society- Raj Chandra Sinha
8. Status of Women in Bishnupriya Manipuri Society: An Outlook Bases on Masculinity vis-a-vis Feminity- Sumita Sinha
9. Occupational Stress and Work-Life Balance among the Married Working Women in Bishnupriya Manipuri Community- Mousumi Sinha
10. Caesarean Section Delivery: A Concern of Bishnupriya Manipuri Women in Tripura- Sanjay Sinha
11. Traditional Handicraft Practices of Srikona Villagers: With Special Reference to Women Folk of Bishnupuri Manipuri: A Sociological Analysis- Debasish Purkayastha and Gaurapanda Derboy
12. Role of Bishnupriya Manipuri Development Council, Assam in Economic Development: A Case Study in Neighbouring Villages of Silchar Town, Cachar- Mrinalini Sinha and Subrata Sinha
13. Socio-Economic Development of the Bishnupriya Manipuris: A Case Study of Village Parugaon, Karimganj District, Assam- Mahendra Sinha and Sanjay Sinha
14. Socio-Economic Status of the Bishnupriya Manipur Community in South Cachar, Assam: A Case Study- Bimal Sinha
15. Socio-Economic Status of Bishnupuri Manipuris of Musughat Village: A Case Study- Debarish Purkayasthaand Anjan Shee
16. Socio-Economic Development of Bishnupuri Manipuris of North East India through Cultivation of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Opportunities and Constraints- Bibhas Rajkumar and Subhas Sinha
17. Challenges Facing the Rurals Bishnupriya Manipuri Youths: A Case Study of Pakaipar and Bekirpar, Cachar, Assam- Nirmal Sinha
18. History of the Formation of Nikhil Bishnupriya Manipuri Mahasabha: The Oldest Social Organization of the Bishnupriya Manipuris- Dhriti Kanta Rajkumar
19. Social Consciousness of the Bishnupuri Manipuris in Early 20th Century and Formation of Nikhil Bishnupuriya Manipuri Mahasabha- Prabhat Kumar Sinha
20. Clean Drinking Wateer and Sanitation: The Basic Needs of Human Beings- Sanjay Sinha, Mousumi Sinha and Harender Sinha