The Centre for North East Studies and Policy Research (CNES), 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 CNES 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.
Children’s Summit (4 -5 June 2008)
Coinciding with the World Environment Day (June 5), C-NES organized a two day State Children’s Summit with the theme - “Save the river dolphin,” at Guwahati’s Shilpagram. For two days Guwahati played host to nearly…
Dolphin, state aquatic animal – success for conservation
Guwahati, June 5: Marking the World Environment Day, the State Chief Minister Shri Tarun Gogoi today announced that the highly endangered river dolphin, locally known as the “Xihu,” would now be the State Aquatic Animal.…
Ratna Talukdar wins second UNHCR-C-NES Media fellowship
New Delhi, May 23: Ms. Ratrna Bharali Talukdar, a freelance journalist from Assam, has been awarded the Second Media Fellowship on Refugee Issues sponsored by the United Nations High Commission for Refugees and the Centre…
North East File
North East File is a compilation of news clippings and articles from the North Eastern print media; a service of the Centre for North East Studies and Policy Research, every two months. You may download…
By the Brahmaputra (Vol:1) -C-NES Annual Newsletter
April 2007 - March 2008 Editorial: Opening the Innings This is the first issue of our news letter which seeks to provide communications and information about C-NES, its people, work and activities. We hope it…
SAJA, the South Asian Journalist Association of North America
SAJA is the most interactive and best media group on the net with regard to South Asia in the news in the US and Canada. This includes interviews, events, books and authors, cutlural functions, blogs…
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.