
Dr. Rinkiolu Chai
Assistant Professor, Ph.D
✉ chairinkiolu@gmail.com
✉ rchai@iggc.org.in
☎ 9862272969
PERSONAL PROFILE
Name : Dr Rinkiolu Chai
Education Qualification : BA, MA, PhD (Geography)
Designation : Assistant Professor
Date of joining in service : 17/11/2017
Date of joining in present posting place: 17/11/2017
Email Id : chairinkiolu@gmail.com
Contact Number : 9862272969
EDUCATIONAL PROFILE
Education Qualification :
- PhD (Geography) awarded from Rajiv Gandhi University, 2019.
- Got selected as JRF under UGC to avail the National Fellowship for Higher Education (NFHE) for the year 2016-17.
- Qualified UGCNET, June 2015.
- Certificate Course in GIS from Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh, 2014.
- MA (Geography) from Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh, 2012.
- A (Geography Hons) from Indira Gandhi Government College Tezu, Lohit Arunachal Pradesh, 2010.
Professional Experience:
- 2013 – 2014 served as Assistant Professor (HOD) at ST Francis De Sales (SFS) College Yeggo, Aalo West Siang Arunachal Pradesh.
- 2015 – 2016 served as Assistant Professor at Arunachal University of Studuies (AUS) Namsai Arunachal Pradesh.
- 2016 – 2017 served as Guest Faculty at Rang-Frah Government College (RFGC) Changlang Arunachal Pradesh.
- 2017- till date serving as Assistant Professor under Government of Arunachal Pradesh.
Award and Honour:
- Participated and Won best poster presenter Award in the Indian Geophysical Union Golden Jubilee Workshop “Holistic Scientific Approach using Geophysical Studies for the management of natural Hazards” held at NESAC, Umiam, Meghalaya during 22-23 April 2013.
- Participated and Won Individual Research Project Presentation competition in ANVESHAN Students Research Convention-2013 (University Level) held at Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh during 12 February 2013 and qualified to participate in Zonal Level (N.E State Level at Kolkata).
- Participated and Won Individual Research Project Presentation Competition (N.E State level at Kolkata) in ANVESHAN: AIU Student’s Research Convention 2012-2013, organized by Association of Indian Universities (AIU) in association with National Institute of Technology Durgapur, Kolkata during 19-21 February 2013.
- Participated and presented Individual Research Project under the category of Social Sciences in National Student Research Convention held at Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai during March 20-22, 2013.
- Awarded by CALSOM (Cultural And Literary Society of Mishmis) for outstanding performance in Arunachal Public Service Commission Examination 2017 and getting selected as Assistant Professor in the year 2019.
- Awarded by CALSOM (Cultural And Literary Society of Mishmis) in honor of being getting awarded with Ph.D degree in the community in the year 2019.
Member of Professional Bodies:
- Life member of Hill Geographer (Geographical Society of the North Eastern Hill Region, India).
- Life member of NAGI (National Association of Geographers India) Life membership no. 3036
- Life member of ISRS (Indian Society of Remote Sensing) L-6713.
- Life member of APCTA (Arunachal Pradesh College Teachers Associations) since 2017.
- Served as Joint Secretary, JTGMDC unit APCTA from 2021-2024.
- Serving as member of Executive body (Extension Services) APCTA 2025-2028.
- Core Committee member of Four Corner Club Network under Recovery Wellness Society, 2026.
- Coordinator IIRS Outreach Programme IGGC Tezu, 2026.
- Member in Editorial Board, The Dawnlit Review (TDR): A Peer Reviewed Multidisciplinary Biannual Journal https://journal.iggc.org.in/
Research Interest:
- Physical Geography
- Environmental Geography
- Remote Sensing & GIS
- Tribal Studies
Paper Presented at National Seminar:
- Presented a paper titled ‘Customary Laws of (Miju/Digaru) Mishmi Tribe’ in Two Days National Seminar on “Customs & Customary Laws of Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh” at Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Itanagar organized by Department of Political Science (RGU) in collaboration with ICSSR Indian Council of Social Science research on 17th to 18th December 2012.
- Presented a paper titled ‘Proverbs of Digaru Mishmi Tribe’ in One Day National Seminar on “Proverbs of the Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh”at Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Itanagar organized by Department of Political Science (RGU) in collaboration with Abo Tani Accadamy Yazali, Nyishi Indigemous Faiths and Cultural Siciety (NIFCS) and ICSSR Indian Council of Social Science research, NERC, Shillong, Meghalaya on 14th February 2013.
- Presented a paper titled ‘Assessment and Management of Flood Hazard, Digaru River Basin, Lohit District Arunachal Pradesh’ in Two Day Indian Geophysical Union Golden Jubilee Workshop held at North Eastern Space Applications Center, Umiam, Meghalaya on 22nd and 23rd April 2013.
- Presented a paper titled ‘Role of Ethnicity to Promote Harmony among the Digaru Mishmi (Taraon) Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh’ in UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Ethinicity and Ethnic Identity at Grassroots Level in Arunachal Pradesh: A Historical Perspective” organiZed by Department of History at Donyi Polo Government College, Kamki, West Siang, Arunachal Pradesh on 27th September 2013.
- Presented a paper titled ‘Agricultural Commercialization- A Strategic Direction To overcome poverty among farm families in Tezu and its adjoining villages, Lohit District, Arunachal Pradesh’ in UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Rural Development in India: Issues, Progress & Programme Effectiveness held at Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh organized by Department of Commerce (RGU) on 26th and 27th April 2013.
- Presented a paper titled ‘Developemental Challenges for 21st Century in Lohit District: A Geographical Perspective’ in One Day National Seminar on “Arunachal Pradesh in 21st century: An emerging Dimension” organized by Rajiv Gandhi University Research Scholars’ Forum (RGURSF), Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh on 25th September 2014.
- Presented a paper titled ‘Flood- A Hindrance in Sustainability of Agriculture among the Mishmi Community, Lohit District, Arunchal Pradesh’ in One Day National Seminar on “Sustainable Tribal Development and North East India” organized by Department of Sociology, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh on 19th September 2014.
- Presented a paper titled ‘Identification of Status of Corruption in Mishmi Society (Tawrah and Kaman) from Traditional to Contemporary Society’ in Two Days National Seminar on “The Trends and Danger of Corruption in Arunachal Pradesh”, organized by Department of Political Science, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh in collaboration with Indian Council of Social Science Research, Shillong on 19th and 20th March 2015.
- Presented a paper titled ‘Role of Cultural and Literary Society of Mishmis (CALSOM) in Preserving Socio-Cultural Heritage of Mishmis (Kaman & Tawrah) in Contemporary World’ in Two Days National Seminar on “Tribal Development, Discontent, Exclusion and Tribal Identity in Contemporary North East India” organized by Department of Sociology, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh in collaboration with Indian Council of Social Science Research, Shillong 27th and 28th February 2015.
- Presented a paper titled ‘Demwe Lower Hydro Electric Project: A Critical Analysis on Sustainable Management’ in Two Days National Seminar on “Issues, Challenges & Development of North East India” organised by Rajiv Gandhi University Research Scholars’ Forum (RGURSF) in collaboration with Department of Political Science, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh on 11th and 12th September 2015.
- Presented a paper titled ‘Eco-Tourism: A tool for conservation (A case study of Lohit District, Arunachal Pradesh)’ in Two Day National Seminar on “India/NorthEast India:Issues, Dynamics and Emerging Realities” organized by Rajiv Gandhi University research Scholars’ Forum (RGURSF) in collaboration with Department of Education, Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh on 13th and 14th March 2020.
- Presented a paper titled ‘Language and the Present Generation: A Case Study of Mishmi Tribe’ in Two Day National Seminar on “Faith and Identity: Traditional Worldviews and Institutionalized Religions in Arunachal Pradesh” organized by Jawaharlal Nehru College Pasighat (A.P) in collaboration with Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies (MAKAIAS), West Bengal on 5th and 6th September 2022.
- Presented a paper titled ‘Traditional Rituals and Healing Practices of The Mishmmi Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh’ in Two Day National Seminar on “Shamanistic Practices & Narratives Among the Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh” organized by the Arunachal Institute of Tribal Studies (AITS), Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) in collaboration with Research Institute of World’s Ancient Traditions, Cultures & Heritage (RIWATCH) and North Eastern Council (NEC), Shillong, Government of India during 18th and 19th September 2023.
- Presented a paper titled ‘ Socio-Cultural Relation Between Mishmis and Khamptis of Wakro Circle of Lohit District’ in Two Day National Seminar on “Cross- Culture Interaction of the Border Communities in Eastern Himalay (Tibet, Bhutan amd Tribes of Arunachal) sponsored by Directorate of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Arunachal Pradesh held in Jomin Tayeng Government Model Degree College Roing Lower Dibang Valley Arunachal Pradesh on 21st to 22nd September 2023.
- Presented a paper titled ‘Existence and Significance of Tanu Ritual in Taraon Mishmi Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh’ in a National Seminar on “Indigenous Knowledge System (IKS) and Cultural Practices in North-East India” organized jointly by Department of Geography and Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), SFS College Aalo in association with FAsCE India on dated 13th October 2023.
- Presented a paper tiled ‘Entrepreneurship: An Emerging Dimension of Livelihood in Mishmi Hills’ in a National Seminar on “Diversification of Livelihood of the Hill People of India with special reference to North Eastern Region” sponsored by Department of Higher and Technical Education Government of Arunachal Pradesh organized by Department of Economics Indira Gandhi Government College Tezu on dated 12th November 2023.
- Presented a paper titled ‘SHGs and Women Entrepreneurship in Mishmi Hills’ in Two Day National Seminar on the theme “Women Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Issues, Challenges and Opportunities: With Reference to North-East India” held at Wangcha Rajkumar Government College Deomali Arunachal Pradesh on 8th and 9th February 2024.
- Presented a paper titled ‘Role of Shaman in Kman and Taraon Society of Arunachal Pradesh’ in Two Day National Seminar on the theme “Land, People, Economy and Governance: Models and Practices” organized by the Department of Geography Rajiv Gandhi University Rono Hills Doimukh Arunachal Pradesh on 13th and 14th September 2024.
- Presented a paper titled ‘Status of Women Education in Mishmi Society Arunachal Pradesh’ in One Day National Seminar on the theme “The Current Trends, Problems, and Prospects in Indian Education” organized by the Department of Education, Binni Yanga Government Women’s College, Lekhi, Naharlagun Arunachal Pradesh on 9th October 2025.
- Presented a paper titled ‘Impact of Channel Adjustment of Lohit River In and Around Tezu Township Arunachal Pradesh’ in Two Day National Seminar on the theme “NorthEast India in Transition: Connectivity, Development and Emerging Issues” organized by the Department of Geography Rajiv Gandhi University Rono Hills Doimukh Arunachal Pradesh on 13th and 14th March 2026.
- Presented a paper titled ‘Status of Shaman in Kaman and Taraon Mishmi Society of Arunachal Pradesh’ in ICSSR sponsored Two Day National Seminar on the theme “Indigenous Knowledge Systems: Implications, Strategies and Sustainability” organized by the Department of Anthropology, Saint Claret College (Autonomous), Ziro in collaboration with AMA-ABA Multipurpose Co-operative Society Ltd. Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh on 10th and 11th April 2026.
Paper Presented at International Seminar:
- Presented a paper titled ‘Geomorphological Mapping for Mountain Hazard Assessment, Digaru Catchment, Lohit District, Arunachal Pradesh’ in 19th Convention (IGC-2014) & International Conference on “Climate Change & Natural Resources Development Strategies: Risk Management and Governance of Mountainous Region” organized by Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh in collaboration with Indian Geological Congress on 27th to 29th November 2014.
- Presented a poster presentation titled ‘Geographic Information System: A Powerful Tool to Assess Flood Hazard’ in 19th Convention (IGC-2014) & International Conference on “Climate Change & Natural Resources Development Strategies: Risk Management and Governance of Mountainous Region” organized by Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh in collaboration with Indian Geological Congress 25th to 28th February 2015.
- Presented a paper titled ‘Geographic Information System: A Powerful Tool for Mapping and Analysis of Fluvial Hazards in Digaru River Basin’ in Young Geographers’ Competition at 36th Indian Geographers’ Meet of IIG and International Seminar on “Environmental Change and Challenges: Local, Regional and Global Perspective” held at the Department of Geography, Gauhati University on 28th Feb, 2015.
- Presented a paper on the topic “Impact of Flood in the Development process in Lohit District Arunachal Pradesh” at 36th Indian Geographers’ Meet of IIG and International Seminar on “Environmental Change and Challenges: Local, Regional and Global Perspective” held at the Department of Geography, Gauhati University on 28th Feb, 2015.
- Presented a paper titled ‘Flood Plight before the Dawn of Modernization: A Case Study of Lohit District, Arunachal Pradesh’ in an International Seminar on Enthnic Cultural Studies in 21st Century: Prospects And Challenges With Special Reference to Arunachal Pradesh jointly organized by Research Institute of World’s Ancient Traditions, Cultures and Heritage (RIWATCH) and Jomin Tayeng Government Model Degree College (JTGMDC), Roing on 26th and 27th March 2022.
- Presented a paper titled ‘Understanding Traditional Birth Rituals of the Mishmis (Kman) of Arunachal Pradesh’ in an International Seminar on Enthnic Cultural Studies in 21st Century: Prospects And Challenges With Special Reference to Arunachal Pradesh jointly organized by Research Institute of World’s Ancient Traditions, Cultures and Heritage (RIWATCH) and Jomin Tayeng Government Model Degree College (JTGMDC), Roing on 26th and 27th March 2022.
Course/Conference/Workshop Organized:
- Coordinated Departmental Seminar in the Department of Geography JTGMDC Roing under the broad theme ‘Sustainable Development’ on 5th of April 2019.
- Co-coordinated Two Days International Seminar on ‘Enthnic Cultural Studies in 21st Century: Prospects And Challenges With Special Reference to Arunachal Pradesh jointly organized by Research Institute of World’s Ancient Traditions, Cultures and Heritage (RIWATCH) and Jomin Tayeng Government Model Degree College (JTGMDC), Roing on 26th and 27th March 2022.
- Coordinated Two Day Capacity Building Workshop on Understanding & Coping with Substance Abuse and Formation of Four Corner Club Network jointly organized by Recovery Wellness Society in collaboration with All Mishmi Women Welfare Society Lohit and Department of Geography Indira Gandhi Government College Tezu from 3rd to 4th February 2025.
- Coordinated in collaborating Women Cell IGGC in celebrating International Women’s Day at Community Convention Centre Tezu on 8th March 2026.
- Coordinated One Day Legal Awareness Programme organized by Department of Geography IGGC Tezu in collaboration with District Legal Authority Services Lohit and All Mishmi Women Welfare Society Tezu on 22nd September 2026.
Project:
| Title of the project | Funding Agency | Year of Sanction | Role
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| 1. Documentation of Tangible and Intangible cultural Heritage of Indigenous People of Arunachal Pradesh: Memba Tribe | Department of Indigenous Affairs Government of Arunachal Pradesh | 2022 | Principal Investigator |
| 2. Documentation of Tangible and Intangible cultural Heritage of Indigenous People of Arunachal Pradesh: Mishmi (Idu, Digaru,Miju) Tribe | Department of Indigenous Affairs Government of Arunachal Pradesh | 2023 | Project Consultant |
Course/Conference/Workshop attended:
- Participated in Two Days Workshop on ‘Qualitative Research Methods in Social Sciences’ organized by Arunachal Institute of Tribal Studies (AITS) Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar on 24th to 25th October 2013.
- Participated in One Day Awareness Programme for Young Women on ‘Gender Sensitive Legal Measures’ organized by Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD) Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu and Rajiv Gandhi University Rono Hills Itanagar Arunachal Pradesh on 17th November 2014.
- Participated in One Day National Workshop on ‘Behavioral Interventions for Excellence at the Workplace’ organized by the department of Management, RGU on 21st November 2014.
- Participated in Two Days National Workshop on ‘Indian Tribes and Social Sciences’ jointly organized by Indian Council of Philosophical Research New Delhi and Department of Political Science, Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar on 22nd to 23rd November 2014.
- Participated in Two Week Workshop on ‘Econometrics – Practice and Research (For Faculty and Researcher)’ organized by the Centre for Development Studies (CDS), Department of Economics, Rajiv Gandhi University Rono Hills Doimukh Itanagar Arunachal Pradesh on 15th to 24th December 2014.
- Participated in Four Days Capacity Building Programme on ‘Cultural Resource Management’ organized by Arunachal Institute of Tribal Studies, Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh in collaboration with Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi on 9th to 12th February 2015.
- Participated in Two Day Capacity Building Programme on ‘Women Leadership and Participation’ organized by Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD) Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu and Rajiv Gandhi University Rono Hills Itanagar Arunachal Pradesh on 3rd and 4th March 2015.
- Participated in Arunachal Pradesh Model United Nations Workshop conducted by North East India International Model United Nation in collaboration with the Department of Political Science Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh on 27th August 2015.
- Participated in Four Days Capacity Building Workshop on ‘Ecology, Society and Development in North East India: Concepts and Methods’ organized by Indian Society for Ecological Economics (INSEE) and Department of Economics, Rajiv Gandhi University Itanagar on 21st to 24th September 2015.
- Participated in Ten Days National Workshop on ‘Analytical Methods and Modeling in Geography for college Teachers’ conducted by Department of Geography Rajiv Gandhi University from 6-15 December 2017.
- Participated in UGC sponsored 44th Orientation Programme at HRDC, NEHU Shillong on 4th -31st July, 2018.
- Participated in One Day National Workshop on ‘Best Practices for Quality Improvement in Colleges’ sponsored by National Assessment and Accredation Council (NAAC), Bangaluru organized by the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) Indira Gandhi Government Colege Tezu on 10th May 2019.
- Participated in One Day National Workshop on ‘Intellectual Property Rights’ organized by CIPAM, DPIIT, Ministry of Commeerce and Industry, Government of India in association with Karnataka State Council for Science & Technology (KSCST), Bengaluru and Indira Gandhi Government Colege Tezu on 4th February 2020.
- Participated in One Day National Conference on ‘Issues and Challenges of Women Empowerment in 21st Century’ organized by Indira Gandhi Government College, Tezu and sponsored by National Commission for Women, New Delhi on 24th February 2020.
- Participated in UGC sponsored Refresher Course (Online) at Centre for Professional Development in Higher education Human Resource Development Centre University of Delhi from 27th October to 10th November 2020.
- Participated in Two Day National Workshop on ‘ NESAC USER INTERACTION MEET (neUIM-2022)’ organized at NESAC, Umiam during 23rd to 24th May 2022.
- Participated in Two Weeks Faculty Development Programme(FDP) on Bioengineering: A New Perspective towards Multidisciplinary Research” organized by Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Don Bosco College of Engineering & Technology (DBCET), Assam Don Bosco University (ADBU) from 4th to 16th July, 2022.
- Participated in UGC sponsored Refresher Course (Online) at Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) Jawaharlal Nehru University from 11th July to 23rd July 2022.
- Participated in a National Conference on ‘Celebrate Unity, Embrace Diversity: A Tribute to the Unsung Heroes of Arunachal Pradesh’ sponsored by Ministry of Culture, Government of India (under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav) organized by Department of History, Indira Gnadhi Government College Tezu on 10th March 2023.
- Participated in One Day National Conference on ‘Women Farmers/Daily Wage Labourers in Relation to Migration’ sponsored by National Commission for Women, New Delhi organized by Department of Economics Indira Gandhi Government College Tezu on 11th November 2023.
- Participated in UGC sponsored Refresher Course (Online) at Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC) Jawaharlal Nehru University from 22th November to 6th December 2023.
- Participated in Winter School on Geospatial Technologies (Level-1) at Department of Geography, Gauhati University supported by National Geospatial Program (NGP) Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, New Delhi from 5th November to 25th November 2024.
- Participated in One Week National Level e-Workshop on ‘Enhancing Research Paper Writing Skills’ organized by Indian Research Scholar’s Association during 10th July to 17th July 2025.
- Participated in One Week Online Workshop on ‘Indian Knowledge System For National Identity and Global Harmony’ organized by Indian Research Scholar’s Association during 15th July to 22nd September 2025.
- Participated in Nine Days NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme under Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MMTTP), University Grants Commission (UGC) organized by UGC-Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration, New Delhi in Collaboration with Indira Gandhi Government College Tezu Arunachal Pradesh from 15th to 23th July 2025.
- Participated in (Twenty Three Days) Three Week National Online International Short Duration Course on ‘GIS Application for Rural Development’ organized jointly by Global Forum for Sustainable Rural Development and National Institute of Technology, Malang, Indonesia from 6th to 28th September 2025.
- Participated in One Day National Workshop on ‘Research Strategies: Grant Writing and Beyond’ jointly organized by the Department of Zoology Indira Gandhi Government College Tezu and IQAC Jomin Tayeng Government Model Degree College Roing Arunachal Pradesh on 17th November 2025.
- Participated in Two Day National Workshop on ‘Harnessing GIS and Remote Sensing for Sustainable Development: A Practical Applications in Geographical Research’ Sponsored by Directorate of Higher & Technical Education, Itanagar, Government of Arunachal Pradesh organized by Department of Geography, Dera Natung Government College Itanagar Arunachal Pradesh on 19th & 20th December 2025.
- Participated in Ten Days National Workshop on Research Methodology Course organized by Department of Political Science, Rajiv Gandhi University Rono Hills Doimukh Sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research from 16th March to 25th March 2026.
- Participated in 34th ISRO Sponsored NNRMS- Faculty Development Programme on ‘Remote Sensing & GIS Technology and Applications at Indian Institute of Remote Sensing Indian Space Research Organisation Department of Space, Government of India Dehradun from May 18 – July 10 2026.
- Participated in Nine days NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme under Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MMTTP) of University Grants Commission (UGC) organized by UGC-Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005 (U.P) from August 03- 11, 2026.
Invited Lecture/Resource Person:
- Acted as resource person and delivered a lecture on “Status and Strategy of Education in North East India” in a National Level workshop organized by Centre for Cultural Resoirces and Training (CCRT) w.e.f 28th to 7th March 2016 on “Our Cultural Diversity” at Arunachal Pali Vidhyapith Society, Chongkham. (2016)
- Acted as resource person in one day free orientation cum counseling program for class x & xii students of Wakro and Medo circle of Lohit District organized by MSU RGU (Mishmi Student Union, Rajiv Gandhi University) at Government Higher Secondary School Wakro & Government Secondary School Medo, Lohit Dsitrict Arunachal Pradesh (2016).
- Acted as resource person in one day free orientation cum counseling program for class x & xii students of Sunpura circle organized by SAYA (Sunpura Area Youth Association) at Government Higher Secondary School Jeko on dated 7th July 2023.
- Acted as resource person in career counseling program organized by AADSU (All Anjaw District Students Union) federal unit of AAPSU at KGBV SUPLIANG Anjaw on dated 6th Nov 2023.
- Acted as resource person in one day career counseling program for girls organized by Government of Arunachal Pradesh at Government Higher Secondary School Jeko Sunpura on dated 23rd July 2024.
- Acted as resource person in two days national workshop on the theme ‘Empowering Geospatial Insight’ oganized by Department of Geography in collaboration with IQAC Dorjee Khandu Government College Tawang sponsored by Directorate of Higher & Technical Education Arunachal Pradesh from 25th to 26th April 2024.
- Acted as resource person in Two Days Capacity Building Workshop on ‘Breaking The Chains of Addiction’ organized by Recovery Wellness Society in collaboration with Department of Geography IGGC and All Mishmi Women Welfare Society Tezu from 3rd to 4th February 2026.
Community Involvement:
- General Secretary (Women Wing), Mishmi Welfare Society (MWS, Apex Body of Mishmi Society of Mishmi Belt) for the tenure 2024-2027.
- Vice-Chairperson, All Mishmi Women Welfare Society Lohit Unit for the tenure 2025-2030.
Research Publications:
- Chai Rinkiolu (2014): “Morphometric Analysis of Digaru River Basin, Lohit District, Arunachal Pradesh”, published in IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology Vol. 8, Issue 10, 0ctober 2014, e-ISSN: 2319-2402, p-ISSN: 2319-2399.
- Chai Rinkiolu (2014): “Assessment and Management of Flood Hazard, Digaru River Catchment Arunachal Pradesh”, published in IJRCM International Journal of Research in Computer Application & Management in Volume No.4 (2014), Issue No. 11 (November), ISSN: 2231-1009.
- Chai Rinkiolu (2014): “Fluvial Geomorphology of Upper Course of Digaru River Basin, Lohit District Arunachal Pradesh”,published in Dehing Pulse of Survival, vol-VII: 2014, ISSN: 2320-785X.
- Chai Rinkiolu (2015): “Developmental challenges for 21st century in Lohit district, Arunachal Pradesh: A Geographical Perspective”, published in Dehing Pulse of Survival, vol-VIII: 2015 December, ISSN: 2320-785X.
- Chai Rinkiolu, Lego Nuri (2025): “Entrepreneurship: An Emerging Dimension of Livelihood in Mishmi Hills”, published in Journal of Interdisciplinary Cycle Research, Volume XVII, Issue 07,July/2025 Page No: 45, ISSN NO: 0022-1945
- Chai Rinkiolu (2025): “Polygamy: One of the topmost constraints for women of Arunachal Pradesh being underpowered”, published in International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research, Volume 7, Issue 4 (July-August 2025), E-ISSN: 2582-2160
- Huda Aahya Al, Chai Rinkiolu & Ngawang Drema Trangpoder (2026): “Climate Vulnerability and Adaptive Strategies in the Eastern Himalayas: A Study of Mountain Communities in Arunachal Pradesh”, The Dawnlit Review A Peer reviewed Biannual Multidisciplinary Journal, Vol 1 Issue 1 Feb-July 2026 (PP 23-35)
Book Chapter Published:
- Chai Rinkiolu (2013): “Customary Laws of Digaru/Miju Mishmi Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh”, published as a chapter in an edited book titled ‘The Customary Laws of Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh’ by Nabam Nakha Hina ,ISBN 978-81-7273-792-4.
- Chai Rinkiolu (2014): “Geographic Information System: A Powerful Tool to Assess Flood Hazard” published in seminar Proceedings of Indian Geological Congress 19th Convention (IGC-2014) & International Conference on “Climate Change & Natural Resources Development Strategies: Risk Management and Governance of Mountainous Region”, ISBN: 978-81-920724-4-9.
- Chai Rinkiolu (2014): “Geomorphological Mapping for Mountain Hazards Assessment, Digaru Catchment, Lohit District, Arunachal Pradesh” published in seminar proceedings of Indian Geological Congress 19th Convention (IGC-2014) & International Conference on “Climate Change & Natural Resources Development Strategies: Risk Management and Governance of Mountainous Region”, ISBN: 978-81- 920724-4-9.
- Chai Rinkiolu (2015): “Demwe Lower Hydro Electric Project: A Critical Analysis on Sustainable Management” published in Seminar Proceedings of National Seminar on “Issues, Challenges and Development of North East India”, ISBN 978-93-5207-161-6.
- Chai Rinkiolu (2015): “Identification of Status of Corruption in Mishmi Society (Tawrah and Kaman) from Traditional to Contemporary Society” published in seminar proceedings of National Seminar on “Trends and Impact of Corruption in India with Special Reference to Arunachal Pradesh”, ISBN 978-93-5207-162-3.
- Chai Rinkiolu (2016): “Geomorphological Mapping: A Basis for the Conservation of Biodiversity” published as a chapter in edited book titled ‘Conserving Biological Diversity A Multiscaled Approach’ by Aabid Hussain Mir and Nazir Ahmad Bhat, ISBN:978-93-86138-00-2.
- Chai Rinkiolu (2021): “Geomorphic Analysis of Digaru River Basin, Lohit District Arunachal Pradesh” published as a chalper in edited book titled ‘Application of Geo-Spatial Technologies in Natural Resource Management’ by A. Simhachalam, ISBN:978-81-8370-584-4.
- Chai Rinkiolu (2023): “Climate Change Challenges in Lohit District, Arunachal Pradesh” published as a chapter in edited book titled ‘Rural Development in Asia-Pacific Region Anorth East India and Its Neighbouring Countries (Vol. I)’ by Dr. Jayanta Choudhury, Dr. Narayan Sahoo and Dr. Rongsentemjen Ao, ISBN: 978-93-91870-87-4.
- Chai Rinkiolu (2024): “SHGs nad Women Entrepreneurship in the Mishmi Hills: published as chapters in edited book titled ‘Women Entrepreneurship and Skill Development: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities by Dr Modang Reena, ISBN: 978-81-972336-7-8.
- Chai Rinkiolu (2024): “Traiditional Rituals and Healing Practices of the Taraon Mishmis of Arunachal Pradesh” published as a chapter in edited book titled ‘Shamanistic Practices and Narratives of Arunachal Pradesh by Tarun Mene, S,Simon John, ISBN: 978-81-86393-63-5.
- Chai Rinkiolu (2025): “SHGs As Engines of Community Based Tourism in Lohit Arunachal Pradesh” edited by Liyo Nyodu and Dipak Sharma, Lucky Publications ISBN: 978-81-953975-0-1
Book Published:
- Chai Rinkiolu (2023): River Digaru of Lohit District of Arunachal Pradesh (The Study of Fluvial Geomorphology & Fluvial Hazards of Digaru River Basin), ISBN: 978-93-5545-229-3.
- Chai Rinkiolu (2024): Kaman & Taraon Mishmis of Arunachal Pradesh by Dr Rinkiolu Chai, ISBN: 978-93-5545-248-1.
