<h1>Governor Stresses Sociology's Role in Preserving Northeast Culture; Calls for Collaboration on Gender, Economy, and Climate Issues.</h1> Nagaland's Governor emphasized the critical role of sociology in preserving the cultural identity of the Northeast region during the first Annual Conference of the Sociological Association of Northeast India. He highlighted the need for balancing modernization with indigenous knowledge preservation and called for collaboration among sociologists, policymakers, and community leaders on issues like gender equality, economic disparities, and climate change. The governor encouraged interdisciplinary research and inclusive methodologies to ensure indigenous voices are heard in academic and policy discussions. The conference, celebrating the Golden Jubilee of the All India Sociological Conference, was supported by the North Eastern Council.