The Centre for North East Studies is the only centre in India that is geared towards carrying out research programmes on the region. At present, research on seven states, including Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh is being carried out. Chamling while launching the programme lamented that despite its rich contribution, Sikkim has not been given its due recognition like the rest of the seven states in the northeast. "Despite the sacrifices made in terms of industrialization, non-grazing and deforestation policies so as to safeguard the Himalayan ecology, there is no recognition of our efforts as a state," said Chamling.
"Despite the sacrifices in terms of industrialization, non-grazing and deforestation policies so as to safeguard the Himalayan ecology there is no recognition of our efforts as a state,'' said Chamling. Fundamentally, the programme involves research, documentation and dissemination of information on Sikkim. But the centre will also facilitate placement and research work on the state. The director of the Centre for North East Studies, professor Sanjoy Hazarika, said, "The programme aims at research on climate change, Himalayan ecology, environment, social stress, critical issues before small states, among other things. We would also like to facilitate placement of research scholars from Sikkim and help them in going to Sikkim and pursuing academic research on the state."
Stating that this is the only centre doing research on the region, vice-chancellor of Jamia, Najeeb Jung, said, "This is an extension of what we are already doing in terms of understanding the region and its contribution. The university through this centre seeks to play the role of a leading research and documentation centre for the region and act as a think tank on the key issues before the northeast for the academic community, scholars and policy makers. It also aims to provide an alternative platform to the region."
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