Centre for North East India Studies (CNEIS) is a multidisciplinary academic centre instituted under The Highlander Institute with the vision of promoting research, education, and informed dialogue on Northeast India. The Centre serves as a platform for academic discourse, policy discussions, and intellectual engagement on the region’s diverse societies and contemporary issues.
CNEIS offers short-term certificate courses, training programmes, workshops, seminars, lectures, and research initiatives focusing on the rich cultural heritage and complex socio-political landscape of Northeast India. The Centre aims to equip students, researchers, civil servants, development practitioners, journalists, and the general public with a deeper understanding of the region.
Areas of Study
- Peoples and Ethnic Communities of Northeast India
- History and Civilizations
- Culture, Traditions, and Indigenous Knowledge
- Politics and Governance
- Diplomacy and International Relations
- Border Studies and Geopolitics
- Peace, Conflict, and Security Studies
- Tribal Studies and Identity Politics
- Development and Public Policy
- Media, Communication, and Society
- Environment, Climate, and Sustainable Development
- Language, Literature, and Folklore
- Migration and Human Rights
- Gender and Social Change
Objectives
- Promote interdisciplinary research on Northeast India.
- Offer quality short-term academic and professional courses.
- Facilitate informed discussions on regional, national, and international issues affecting Northeast India.
- Encourage collaboration among scholars, policymakers, civil society organizations, and educational institutions.
- Preserve and promote the diverse cultural and intellectual heritage of the region.
- Develop policy-oriented research and publications that contribute to inclusive development and peace.
Activities
The Centre regularly organizes:
- Certificate and diploma-level short-term courses
- National and international seminars
- Public lectures and panel discussions
- Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs)
- Workshops and capacity-building programmes
- Research projects and publications
- Cultural documentation and field studies
- Academic collaborations and exchange programmes
Vision
To become a leading centre of excellence for the study of Northeast India by fostering academic inquiry, critical thinking, and policy engagement that contributes to peace, development, and sustainable progress in the region.
Mission
To generate knowledge, promote scholarly research, provide quality academic training, and create a vibrant platform for dialogue on the history, society, culture, politics, economy, and strategic importance of Northeast India.