Women scholars discuss their contribution to Sanskrit literature

By Our Correspondent

Agartala, October 13, 2026

Women scholars from Tripura and the Northeast came together at Tripura University on Monday to discuss the contribution of women to Sanskrit literature at a meet organised by the Sahitya Akademi in collaboration with the university’s Department of Sanskrit.

The programme, titled ‘Asmita: Women Sanskrit Writers’ Meet’, focused on the theme ‘Contribution of Women Writers in the Making of Sanskrit’. It sought to bring women’s literary contributions into focus and provide a platform for academic discussions on their role in preserving and enriching the classical language.

Four scholars from Tripura presented papers at the meet. They were Dr Nandita Debbarma of MBB College, Dr Sabitia Reang of Netaji Subhash Mahavidyalaya in Udaipur, Pampi Jamatiya of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar College in Belonia, and Subhadra Dutta of Ekalavya Campus, Central Sanskrit University.

Their presentations examined the contribution of women to Sanskrit literature, highlighting the importance of scholarly engagement with the language and its literary traditions.

Prof. Sudeshna Bhattacharya, director of ABILAC in Assam, joined the programme online. She spoke about women scholars from the Northeast whose work has enriched Sanskrit literature over the years.

The session was chaired by Prof. Milan Rani Jamatia of Tripura University. In her concluding remarks, she expressed satisfaction with the academic discussions, saying the papers reflected the spirit of women’s engagement with Sanskrit literary traditions.

Dr Jay Saha, a member of the Sahitya Akademi’s Sanskrit Advisory Board and an assistant professor of Sanskrit at Tripura University, said the programme reflected the Akademi’s continuing commitment to promoting Indian languages and literature.

She also stressed the importance of collaboration between literary bodies and academic institutions in encouraging scholarly activities and creating opportunities for both emerging and established voices.

The meet brought attention to women’s participation in Sanskrit scholarship in the Northeast, an area where academic exchanges can help document literary contributions and encourage further research into the region’s intellectual traditions.

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