Karatoya : North Bengal University journal of History, Vol. 15

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Editorials

We are delighted to present the fifteenth issue (March 2022) of Karatoya: North Bengal University Journal of History (ISSN 2229 4880) , a peer reviewed and refereed Journal for the readers of history.This volume incorporates the diverse arena of Indian history reflecting issues of the status of women, Colonial expansion in the Central Himalayas, growth and nature of nationalism, protests and dissents of the tribals, development of communication and print culture, colonial impact on communities, post-colonial problems of language, new economic policy and displacement as well as rehabilitation. This volume of the journal followed a blind–folded review process in accepting the articles keeping in view of the observations and suggestions provided by esteemed reviewers. We would like to express our gratitude to the esteemed reviewers whose insights and suggestions undoubtedly enriched the content of this volume. Furthermore, we extend our appreciation and thanks to all the contributors whose dedication and scholarly endeavours have brought forth significant areas of research in history, contributing immensely to the academic dialogue.

We convey our gratitude to the Honourable Vice Chancellor, University of North Bengal, The Registrar and The Finance Officer for their support in this academic endeavour. We are grateful for the cooperation and support from the colleagues of the Department of History in publishing this journal. A heartfelt thanks to Shubhrojyoti Kundu for designing the cover page of the journal. The unfailing cooperation and help of the officials and staffs of the North Bengal University Press is greatly remembered for publishing the journal within a short span of time.

 

Editors

Dr. Dahlia Bhattacharya (Editors)

Dr. Amrita Mondal, Ph.D. (Associate Editor)



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    Displacement, Rehabilitation and Resettlement: Bengali Migrants from Assam to Siliguri (1947-1991)
    (University of North Bengal, 2022-03) Paul, Sweety
    Siliguri attracted a bulk of immigrants from Assam to settle down in the region. The unnatural population-growth of Siliguri during the second half of the twentieth century indicates the influx of the evacuees from Assam into the realm. In post-colonial India, Siliguri Sub-division confronted with an unprecedented pace in its development. The mercantile amenities, the ample scope of secondary and tertiary sectors in the town helped the people to get engaged in the commercial field of the region. However, the people initiated their journey in a new way in the town through their own initiatives. A voluminous number of them were the East Bengali Hindu refugees and they should be provided with the Refugee Rehabilitation Scheme of West Bengal. But in reality, they did not find any kind of facilities for their resettlement by the Government. There was also significant number of immigrants who entered into this region to settle for their own financial interests as they wanted to grasp the mercantile opportunities of the town to live better livelihood. The words of these displaced people revealed the truth about their struggle for resettlement in Siliguri after being escaped from Assam. Keywords: 1947 Partition, East-Bengali Refugee,