NEL Editor-in-Chief Wasbir Hussain, Prof Chandan Sarma Nominated to governing body of Omeo Kumar Das Institute of Social Change and Development
First Published: 13th November, 2024 20:00 IST
Hussain, who is also a political commentator specialising in peace, security and development in northeast, has authored and edited close to two dozen books besides writing research papers in several
The Assam Government has nominated eminent journalist from the state and Editor-in-Chief of Northeast Live, Wasbir Hussain, and Tezpur University Professor of Sociology, Chandan Sarma, to the governing body of Omeo Kumar Das Institute of Social Change and Development, Guwahati.
Hussain, who is also a political commentator specialising in peace, security and development in northeast, has authored and edited close to two dozen books besides writing research papers in several national and international journals and popular media outlets.
Some of Hussain’s publications include, ‘Homemakers Without The Men: Assam’s Widows of Violence,’ ‘Child Victims of Ethnic Violence’, ‘Order in Chaos: Essays on Conflict in India’s Northeast’ and the ‘Road to Peace in South Asia and Peace Tools & Conflict Nuances in India’s Northeast’.
Prof Sarma has worked on developmental projects such as Status of Child Marriage in Assam, Assessment of Nutrition Counselling cum Management Centres in Assam and Contemporary Inter-State Rural Outmigration from Assam to name a few.
He has written chapters such as Contextualizing Social Development in Northeast India, in the book titled Social Sector Development in North-East India, a chapter titled Periphery Calling: Layers of Divergence in the book Fixed Borders, Fluid Boundaries: Identity, Resources and Mobility in North East India and Tribal Movements in Social Movements: Concepts, Experiences and Concerns, and contributed to a lot of journals.
The Omeo Kumar Das Institute of Social Change and Development is an autonomous Institute situated in Guwahati that undertakes, promotes and coordinates research on problems and processes of social transformation and development of Assam and other States of the North Eastern region.
The Institute was established in 1989 under the joint initiative of government of Assam and Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi.
Also Read: Guwahati Police Arrests Man Posing as CBI Officer, Duping People
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live 9-Year-Old Girl Found Murdered Inside Relief Camp in Churachandpur
21st March 2025
Live NIT Silchar Asst Professor Suspended After Molestation Allegations Spark Campus Protests
21st March 2025
Live 2 Suspected Cadres of Manipur Based KCP Arrested in Guwahati
21st March 2025
Live 9-Year-Old Girl Found Murdered Inside Relief Camp in Churachandpur
21st March 2025
WE RECOMMEND
NIT Silchar Asst Professor Suspended After Molestation Allegations Spark Campus Protests
The protests intensified, with students demanding a transparent and swift investigation.
21st March 2025
Surprise: Guwahati to Now Host 3 IPL 2025 Matches. Riyan Parag to Captain RR in 2 Matches in Front of His Home Crowd. Check Details
Riyan Parag's debut will take place on March 23 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad. Then he will be leading RR in 2 matches in Guwahati
21st March 2025
Shops in THESE Assam Cities to Stay Open 24/7. Will Wine Shops be Open Too? Check Details Here
Despite the relaxed rules, liquor shops and bars will not be allowed to operate beyond current hours
21st March 2025
Meet Assam’s Para-Cyclist Rakesh Banik, Who Will Cross 6 Countries, Cover 9,000 Kms From Moscow to Guwahati To Create Awareness About Assam
As he gears up for this remarkable adventure, the entire nation, especially the Northeast, takes pride in his achievement.
20th March 2025
North-East Festival 3.0 at IIT Kharagpur Showcases Northeast’s Culture, Tourism, and Innovation
The North-East Festival 3.0 provided a vibrant platform to highlight the Northeast’s traditions, foster cross-cultural dialogue
20th March 2025