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.
Vacancy: Medical Officer, Pharmacist, Laboratory Technician, ANM, Accounts, (Last Date: March 20,2024)
C-NES, Guwahati Office invites online applications for appointment on contractual basis for the following positions for Boat Clinic Program in Darrang District. Candidates can apply at officeasstguwahati@c-nes.org on or before 20 March 2024. For educational…
By the Brahmaputra (Vol: 61)
C-NES Newsletter (July – September 2023) New Boat for Dhubri A new boat was launched by the Dhubri Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dibakar Nath at Netai Dhubani Ghat on 12th July 2023. The boat which…
Dibrugarh Boat Clinic Extends Lifeline to Remote Aisung Village: Providing Vital Healthcare Access
On August 23, the Dibrugarh Boat Clinic team made their way to Aisung village for their scheduled health camp. Aisung village is primarily inhabited by the Mising community. Urgently, family members of a patient sought…
Empowering Women in Assam: e-SAATHI’s Journey
At the Centre for North East Studies and Policy Research (C-NES), our commitment to amplifying the voices of women in Assam has led us on an incredible journey. In our pursuit of empowerment, the e-SAATHI…
C-NES Receives Multi-Utility Vehicle from SBI on 77th Independence Day
In a gesture that reflects the spirit of collaboration and social responsibility, State Bank of India (SBI) handed over a multi-utility vehicle to the Centre for North East Studies (C-NES) on the occasion of India's…
Presentation at Jamia
On 8th August 2023, Sanjoy Hazarika, Managing Trustee, delivered a presentation to the two week Online 2-Week Refresher Course in Human Rights & Social Inclusion (Interdisciplinary) organized by the Human Resource Development Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, Mr. Hazarika…
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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.