Loreto College

The Department of Geography, Loreto College, organized a six-day field study to Fatikcherra in the Mohanpur Block of West Tripura district from April 8 - 13, 2026, under the supervision of Dr. Sushma Sahai and Mrs. Alpana Goswami.
The programme was designed as a participatory and practice-oriented learning experience, integrating classroom knowledge with field-based investigation. Students were accommodated in Agartala and engaged in both academic and exploratory activities.
Field-based academic exercises formed the core of the programme. Students conducted village surveys, household data collection, market analysis, traffic studies, and prismatic surveys. They also visited local administrative offices to understand governance and rural development mechanisms. Environmental and physical geography components included soil sampling and a river velocity study along the Sonai River.
Applied learning was facilitated through visits to the Rubber Research Institute of India, rubber plantations, vermicomposting units, and the Fatikcherra Tea Estate, where students examined plantation economies, agricultural practices, and sustainable resource utilization.
The itinerary also included visits to culturally and historically significant sites such as Ujjayanta Palace (Tripura State Museum), Unnakoti Heritage Site rock carvings, and Alpona Gram, along with ecologically important locations like Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary. Exposure to geopolitical dynamics was provided through a visit to the Akhaura Integrated Check Post at the India–Bangladesh border, including observation of the Flag Retreat Ceremony. The Tripureswari Temple visit further enriched understanding of cultural landscapes.
The field study also highlighted the coexistence of traditional practices such as slash-and-burn cultivation with modern sustainable initiatives like organic manure production, enabling students to critically examine development paradigms.
Learning Objectives (OBE Aligned)
• To enable students to apply theoretical geographical concepts in real-world field settings 
• To develop competencies in field techniques such as surveying, sampling, and data collection 
• To foster analytical and critical thinking skills through observation and interpretation of geographical phenomena 
• To understand regional socio-economic and environmental dynamics 
• To examine sustainable practices in agriculture, resource management, and rural livelihoods 
• To expose students to cultural, historical, ecological, and geopolitical dimensions of geography
Learning Outcomes 
At the end of the field study, students were able to:
• Apply geographical theories and concepts in practical field situations 
• Demonstrate skills in data collection, survey methods, and field-based research 
• Analyze regional geographical patterns and socio-economic dynamics 
• Evaluate environmental and developmental issues in the context of sustainability and SDGs 
• Develop problem-solving and critical thinking abilities through field engagement 
• Exhibit awareness of cultural heritage, ecological diversity, and geopolitical significance
The field study successfully fulfilled its intended objectives by providing a comprehensive experiential learning platform aligned with Outcome-Based Education (OBE). It enhanced students’ academic competence, practical skills, and holistic understanding of geography as an interdisciplinary and applied discipline. The programme significantly contributed to bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world geographical application.

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