Safer roads can spur North-east’s march
There are so many issues to write about in the region that is popularly known as the North-east — and they are, for the most part, interesting. The rest of the country knows little about…
Nature has been in the news in the Northeast
Nature has been in the news in the Northeast The public eye NORTH BY NORTHEAST by SANJOY HAZARIKA As the political and military temperatures in India and Pakistan rose these past days over the brutal…
Joint Director of Health Services Praises Boat Clinic Initiative in Majuli
The Joint Director of Health Services, Majuli district, Dr. Kishore Kumar Kaman, visited a health check-up camp organized by the Boat Clinic on April 9, 2024, at Vekeli Chapori. He commended the initiative for its…
By the Brahmaputra ( Vol: 66 – October – December 2024)
Boat Clinic Recognized for Excellence in Antenatal Care Drive The Boat Clinic unit in South Salmara Mankachar district was awarded for achieving the highest number of registrations during the special Antenatal Check-up drive held between…
C-NES Trustee SAHAAS Awardee
C-NES is happy to announce that our Trustee and Shillong Times Editor Patricia Mukhim, is among the SAHAAS awardees from WISCOM for 2024 . The award function is on 16th of December at the India…
Mizoram’s First Literary Festival, LEI, Celebrates the Power of Words
Mizoram hosted its first-ever literary festival, LEI, on October 17-18 at the Aijal Club, drawing an impressive array of authors, poets, and participants from both Mizoram and across India. The festival celebrated Mizoram's rich literary…
The Centre for North East Studies and Policy Research (C-NES), a registered non-profit organization, is actively engaged in a range of initiatives that address health, governance sectors, and river studies.
Boat Clinics
A significant and impactful endeavor initiated by C-NES is the Boat Clinic Program, which set sail in 2004 with the support of the World Bank using a single boat. Since its inception, the program has seen remarkable growth, now running 15 boat clinics that operate along the Brahmaputra River, providing vital healthcare services from Dhubri in the west to Tinsukia in the east. This program is being supported by the National Health Mission in Assam.
Radio Brahmaputra
Brahmaputra Community Radio Station (BCRS), an initiative of the Centre for North East Studies and Policy Research (CNES), is a remarkable project that won the prestigious Manthan Award South Asia and Asia Pacific in 2014. Situated in Dibrugarh, the heart of the Brahmaputra River at Maijan Ghat, BCRS uniquely serves five local communities in their native languages. Through community radio, BCRS addresses critical issues and empowers marginalized populations, offering a platform for their voices and promoting traditional art forms. The station stands as a vital bridge uniting diverse communities, working towards their development and betterment.
