Reaching uncharted territory
A camp conducted by Dhemaji Boat Clinic at Kankan island village on 12th April 2024 24th May 2024: In the early hours, precisely at 4 am, a team from Dhemaji Boat Clinic embarked on a…
By the Brahmaputra (Vol: 63, January – March 2024)
Sanjoy Hazarika Addresses New ACS Officers at Assam Administration Staff College Guwahati, April 8, 2024: Sanjoy Hazarika, Managing Trustee, spoke to 83 new Assam Civil Services (ACS) officers at their Foundation Course at Assam Administration…
Presentation on BCRS at Guwahati
Bhaskar Bhuyan who runs C-Nes’ Brahmaputra Community Radio Station (BCRS) in Dibrugarh, Assam, with his dedicated team, presented on the Station's Community broadcasts which reach large audiences in several languages on key issues of local…
Renowned Journalist and Rights Activist Sanjoy Hazarika Honored with Rotary Writing for Peace Award at Tata Literature Live! The Mumbai Litfest
Guwahati, October 30, 2023 – In a grand ceremony at Tata Literature Live! The Mumbai Litfest on October 29th, 2023, esteemed journalist, author, and columnist Sanjoy Hazarika was bestowed with the prestigious Rotary Writing for…
Sanjoy Hazarika, Joins Technical Advisory Committee for Climate-Induced Migration
The Centre for North East Studies and Policy Research (C-NES) is proud to announce that its Managing Trustee, Sanjoy Hazarika, has been appointed as a member of the Technical Advisory Committee for Climate-Induced Migration. This…
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.
