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Dr. Gita Pyal is a distinguished academician serving as a Professor and the Head of the Department (HOD) of Sociology at William Carey University, Shillong. Beyond her teaching role, she holds a significant administrative position as the Chairperson of the university’s Students Grievance Redressal Cell (SGRC), where she oversees the fair resolution of student concerns. Her extensive research profile focuses on the socio-cultural dynamics of North-East Indian tribes, most notably the Nyishi Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh and the Garo community, with specific interests in tribal social change and the socio-economic status of marginalized laborers. A highly qualified scholar, Dr. Pyal is recognized for her active leadership in institutional governance and her dedication to advancing sociological inquiry within the regional and national context of India.