Vacancy (November 20, 2024.
The Centre for North East Studies & Policy Research (C-NES), Guwahati Office invites online applications for appointment on contractual basis for the position of District Program Officer under Boat Clinic Program supported by NHM, Govt.…
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…
By the Brahmaputra ( Vol: 65, July – September 2024)
The India Health and Climate Resilience Fellowship (IHCRF) is an initiative started by the Blockchain for Impact (BFI) in association with partner organizations like PHIA (Partnering Hope Into Action) Foundation and C-NES. The India Health…
Medical Officer (MBBS) (Last date: October 4, 2024)
Medical Officer (MBBS) required - C-NES, Guwahati Office invites online applications for appointment on contractual basis for the post of Medical Officer (MBBS) for Boat Clinic Program. Candidates can apply at officeasstguwahati@c-nes.org on or before…
Launch of Boat Clinic Programme in Darrang District
A new Boat Clinic health outreach programme for Darrang district in middle Assam was launched on July 26th by the Darrang District Administration to provide health care to vulnerable communities on the islands of the district.…
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.
