Dr Meena Kharkwal on Uttarakhand Community Psychology

Introduction by Dr Bhupen Singh / Recorded and Curated by Irfan/Haldwani, February 2017/

Psychologist Meena Kharkwal offered a deeply insightful lecture and interactive Q&A session exploring the emotional, cultural, and psychological fabric of Uttarakhand’s communities.

Moving beyond textbook psychology, the session touched upon collective memory, migration, identity, traditions, resilience, and the subtle behavioural patterns shaped by mountain life.

Through lived experiences and thoughtful observations, she highlighted how geography, culture, and community practices influence human psychology in profound ways.

The conversation opened a meaningful window into understanding Uttarakhand not merely as a region, but as a living emotional and social landscape.

Cover: Irfan