The Department of Political Science, Govt. T. Romana College, Aizawl has organized National Seminar on 
‘Politics of Regionalism in North East India’ in collaboration with Mizoram Political Science Association(MPSA) at Aizawl during June 16-17, 2011. The Seminar was funded by University Grants Commission (UGC).
Shri Lalsawta, Hon’ble Minister, Higher & Technical Education, Mizoram graced the inaugural function as Chief Guest. Dr F. Lalhmingsanga, Principal, Govt. T. Romana College delivered a welcome note while Mr Lalsangzela Pachuau, Coordinator and Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science gave a reports at the inaugural session.
Prominent Citizen, Teachers, Scholars and academicians from different parts of the state as well as students of political science attended the seminar. The following were the papers presented in the seminar:
1. Prof Srinibhas Pathy - Key Note address
2. Dr H. Srikanth – ‘United Andhra or Telegana : Politics of Regionalism in Andhra Pradesh’
3. Dr Harendra Sinha-‘ Countering Regionalism in North East India : A study of Development Initiatives’
4. Dr Aloka Sharma – ‘Self Assertive Movement in Assam : A Contextual study in Karbi Anglong District of Assam’
5. Dr T. Lalsangliana – ‘Mizo Ethno-Nationalism : A Paradox of Inclusiveness’
6. Dr JV Hluna –‘ Genesis and Problems of Politics of Regionalism in Nagaland and Mizoram’
7. Mr Lalmalsawma Khiangte – ‘Regionalism and Ethnic Identity : Issues in the electoral politics of Mizoram’
8. Dr Benjamin Ralte-‘ The Formation and role of Eastern India Tribal Union in hill politics of North East India’
9. Ms Ramdinliani- ‘Role of Regional Political parties in Indian Polity’
10. Mr Lalthansanga – ‘Regionalism in India – A perspective’
11. Dr C. Lalhmanmawia –‘Mizo Insurgency vis-a-vis Human Rights’
12. Dr Malsawmliana –‘From Greater Autonomy to the Hill state : with reference to Mizoram’
13. Dr Lalrintluanga –‘Autonomy Movement and Regionalism’
The Department of Mizo, Govt. T. Romana College, in collaboration with Kaphleia Memorial Committee 
organized ‘Kaphleia Memorial Lecture cum Seminar’ on the occasion of the Birth Centenary of Kaphleia (1910-2010), the ‘Father of Mizo Essay’ at the College Seminar Hall on September 24, 2010(Friday). The programme was chaired by Ms H.Lalbiakzuali, HOD, Department of Mizo, Govt. T. Romana College. Dr F. Lalhmingsanga, Principal of the College gave a short welcome speech while Mr Malsawmliana, Secretary, Kaphleia Memorial Committee also gave a brief report of the activities of the Committee.
The first lecture entitled ‘Kaphleia hla te zir chianna (An analytical study of the songs of Kaphleia)’ was delivered by Mr Paul Lalremruata, Assistant Professor, Department of Mizo, Pachhunga University College while the second lecture entitled ‘Kaphleia leh a thuziakte (Kaphleia and his prose works)’ was delivered by Mr Lalrammawia Ngente, Assistant Professor, Department of Mizo, Govt. Johnson College, Aizawl.
The Seminar was attended by teachers and students of Mizo literatures from Govt. T. Romana College and Pachhunga University College, and some of the noted journalists and members of the Kaphleia Memorial Committee as well.
The programme was concluded with the vote of thanks as proposed by Mr A. Lalramnghaka, Assistant Professor, Department of Mizo, Govt. T. Romana College, Aizawl.
Kaphleia(1910-2010), the ‘Father of Mizo Essay’ was born on January 10, 1910 at Thiak village, about 40 kms from Aizawl. After passing Matric(HSLC) from Shillong High School in 1935, he studied Intermediate of Arts(IA) in Scottish Church College, Calcutta. But, unfortunately he suffered Tuberculosis (TB) before completing IA and died on November 13, 1940 at Tachhip village.
His essays ‘Thlirtu (the onlooker)’ was considered the first essay ever written by the Mizo and even his short story(or novels/novelette) entitled ‘Chhingpuii’ was also considered the third among the Mizo. Besides he composed a numbers of songs, articles and essays in Mizo language and even translated English literary works into Mizo.
On July 21, 2010, Dr H.L. Malsawma, Director, Higher & Technical Education Department, Government of Mizoram inaugurated the various UGC Centres established in the College. These Centres include the Computer Learning Centre and Mobile Repairing and Learning Centre under the Career Oriented Programme and several other centres under the 14 merged schemes including the Coaching Centre for Entry into Services, Remedial Coaching Class, Career and Counseling Cell.
Besides these Centres the Director also inaugurated the newly constructed office of the National Service Scheme(NSS), Govt. T.Romana College Unit.
The inauguration function, held at the Faculty Common Room was chaired by the Principal, Dr F. Lalhmingsanga and was graced by Dr H.L. Malsawma as Chief Guest. The Principal introduced the newly appointed Coordinators of the various Centres and Adviser of the Equal Opportunity Cell to the Chief Guest and gave technical reports on the newly established UGC Centres.
These Centres are funded by the University Grants Commission, New Delhi through the grants received under the ‘Career Oriented Programme’ and the ‘Merged Schemes.
With the emerging globalisation of education and economy, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has also reshaped its policies and programmes to make them more relevant and career-oriented with focus on quality and excellence. In such endeavor the UGC has selected Govt. T.Romana College to establish a new centre for learning mobile phone service and repairing from the academic session 2010-2011.
The Centre will offer a six months Certificate Course in Mobile Phone Service and Repairing. The Course Syllabus, as per guidelines of the UGC, is prepared keeping in view the subject specific academic needs and market requirements, with the help of the subject experts. The Course Syllabus has been submitted to the College Development Council (CDC) and is presently awaiting approval from the Academic Council of the Mizoram University. The institution has appointed Mr C.V.L. Tlanhlua, Lecturer, Department of Public Administration to be the Coordinator of the new Centre.
The Objective of the Centre is to introduce Mobile Phone related career through market-oriented, skill enhancing add-on courses that have utility for job, self-employment and empowerment of the students. At the end of three years, the students will be equipped with a Certificate/Diploma/Advanced diploma in Mobile Phone repairing as an add-on orientation course along with the conventional degree.
After completing the course the students will learn :
State Level Seminar on Mizo History
On July 16, 2009 Govt. T.Romana College organized a One-Day State Level Seminar
on 'Society, Economy and Political History of the Mizo' at I&PR Auditorium, Aizawl, Mizoram in collaboration with Mizo History Association. The Seminar was fully funded by the University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi. The Department of History of the College took the initiative in organizing this seminar. The Seminar, inaugurated by Shri Lalsawta, Hon'ble Minister i/c Higher & Technical Education, Mizoram, was attended by historians, academicians, teachers, journalist and students coming from different parts of the State.
The Coordinator of the Seminar was Dr Benjamin Ralte, Lecturer, Department of History and Asst. Coordinator was Mr Malsawmliana, Lecturer, Department of History, Govt. T. Romana College.
The titles of the paper read in the seminar were as follows:
1. 'Origin of Chieftainship in early Mizo society based on tradition and myth' - Dr Sangkima, Principal, Govt. Aizawl West College, Aizawl.
2. 'An attempt to reconstruct the background of Lal sawi in the Mizo History '
- Lalrinnunga Hmar, Research Scholar, Department of History, NEHU
- Dr Vanlalruata Rengsi, Associate Professor, Dept. of History, NEHU, Shillong
3. 'Chiefs in the Lushai Hills district'
- Dr C. Lalthlengliana, Reader, Department of History,
Govt. Aizawl West College, Aizawl
4. 'The early Mizo Trade: With special reference to Tlabung (Demagiri) frontier Bazar'
- Dr J. Zorema, Reader, Department of History,
Govt. J. Buana College, Lunglei
5. Orality to Literacy: Its impact on colonial Mizoram
- Rohmingmawii, Assistant Professor, Department of History,
Pachhunga University College, Aizawl
6. 'Mizoram : Socio-political consequences of the economic changes (1870-1947)'
- Dr Lalngurliana Sailo, Assistant Professor,
Department of History, Mizoram University
7. 'Church : The primary agent of change in Mizo society'
- Dr Samuel VL Thlanga, Lecturer
Department of History, Govt. Aizawl West College, Aizawl.
8. 'Historical sketch of Mizo Re-Unification attempts'
- Dr Paul B. Chonzik, Lecturer
Department of History, Govt. Aizawl North College
9. 'Media and Politics : A study of the role of press in Mizoram'
- Lallianchhunga, Assistant Professor
Department of Political Science, Mizoram University
PROGRAMME
| 9:30 - 10:00 A.M. | Registration |
| 10:00 - 11:00 A.M. | Inaugural Function |
| Chairman | Dr Benjamin Ralte, Coodinator |
| Welcome Speech | Dr F.Lalhmingsanga, Principal, Govt. T.Romana College |
| Keynote Address | Dr Sangkima, Secretary, Mizo History Association |
| Inaugural Speech | Shri Lalsawta, Hon'ble Minister, H&TE, etc. |
| Vote of Thanks | Mr C.Laldinsanga, Head Deptt. of Sociology |
11:00 - 11:30 A.M. : TEA BREAK
30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. : FIRST TECHNICAL SESSION
Chairman : Prof. Darchhawna, President, Mizo History Association
Paper Presentation :
DISCUSSIONS
1:00 - 1:30 P.M. : LUNCH BREAK
1:30 - 4:00 P.M. : SECOND TECHNICAL SESSION
Chairman : Dr JV Hluna, Vice-President, Mizo History Association
Paper Presentation:
DISCUSSIONS
Vote of Thanks : Mr Malsawmliana, Asst. Coordinator
Rapporteurs:
The Students' Union of T.Romana College organised Freshers' Social 2009 at Archives Hall , Babutlang on July 14. The function was graced by the Chief Guest Mr Lalrinmawia, IFS, Environment and Forest Department, the Principal Dr F.Lalhmingsanga and several members of the teaching staff. In his speech the Chief Guest addressed the students encouraging them to have positive outlook in their 
students' life and to emulate him. The Chief Guest further spoke about Global Warming and Climate Change, calling the students to be aware of these environmental concerns. The Chief Guest also presented the Lilipuii Award, Tlangchuhthanga Award, R.Kapenga Award and L.Biakchhungi Award to outstanding students for their achievement in the last University Examination.
The Principal Dr F.Lalhmingsanga, in his speech, addressed the fresh students to remember and stick to their responsibilities of learning. He welcomed the new students and told them to feel at home in the College. The Second Session started from 1:00 P.M. with much entertainment.
An international Seminar on 'Exploring the History, Culture, and Identity of the Chins' was held at Tourist Lodge, Aizawl from 
13th - 15th October, 2008. This was the first ever international seminar held in the state. The event was divided into seven (7) Academic Sessions and thirty three (33) papers ranging from topics relating to ethnicity, identity, ecology, globalization, food, music, etc. were presented. On the Second Day Mr Malsawmliana, Lecturer, Department of History, Govt. T.Romana College also presented a paper on 'The Sacrificial Post of the Chins in Burma and the Lusei: A Comparative Study'.
The Seminar was hosted by the Department of History and Ethnography, Mizoram University and several scholars and academicians from various Universities in India and abroad participated. Some of the notable participants include:
The NSS Unit of T.Romana College organised a Voluntary Blood Donation Camp in the College on 26th September, 2008. On this 
occasion forty one(41) units of blood were donated by students and staff of the College. The donated blood will support the Blood Bank, Civil Hospital, Aizawl which will be used by needy patients in the hospital. The Blood Donation Camp is one of the regular annual activities of the NSS Unit. NSS P.O. Mr C.V.L. Tlanhlua, who is a senior lecturer from the department of Public Administration expressed his heartfelt appreciation and thanked all the volunteers who donated their precious blood during the Camp.
NSS Unit, Govt. T.Romana College observed NSS Day on 24th September, 2008.
During the Programme the Unit organised an awareness campaign on Voluntary Blood Donation in collaboration with the Mizoram State Aids Control Society (MSACS). As many as 400 students attended the programme. The campaign was organised in anticipation of the Voluntary Blood Donation Camp which is scheduled to be held in the College on 26th September, 2008. The Blood Donation Camp will donate blood to Blood Bank, Civil Hospital, Aizawl and is one of the regular annual activities of the NSS Unit.
In addition to this event the Consumer Club and the Red Ribbon Club of T.Romana College distributed Prizes for the winners in Essay and Poetry Writing Competition they conducted earlier. The Consumer Club organised Essay Writing Competition in Mizo on the theme 'Mizote leh Consumer Rights'. The Red Ribbon Club organised poetry competition in Mizo and English on AIDS Awareness.
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