About CENERS-K

• Research Centre for Eastern and North Eastern Regional Studies, Kolkata (CENERS-K), a strategic think-tank, was established in 2007-08 by a body of eminent and knowledgeable persons, who have a sustained interest in the Eastern, North Eastern States of India and contiguous neighbours. It is a non- funded, not-for-profit, and tax-exempt organization. It is registered as a Think Tank by NITI AYOG and Nett Assessment Cell.
• CENERS-K has organized several events related to Development, National and International Security Policy Analysis, including those focusing on energy, Environment, Ecology, Global Warming, and Water security, in Kolkata. It has arranged events in conjunction with Delhi-based think tanks, such as DPG, RIS, USI, and CSA, at Chennai, as well as at the HQ of Eastern Command in Kolkata, at various times. It has also held Seminars and Round Table Discussions in the North East under the aegis of MHA and MEA (ICWA), NEC, and NE State Govts, on request from respective CMs. Foreign delegations from the USA, China, Japan, and ASEAN nations seek us out for round tables when they are in Kolkata. Internationally, CENERS-K has MoUs with BIPPS in Bangladesh, Nova U in Slovenia, the Exchange of Research and Speakers programme with RSIS, Singapore, and Stimson Centre in Washignton DC.
• Governors, Central Ministers, CMs of State Govts, and Hon’ble MPs at the Centre, have spoken on contemporary subjects, like Indo-China Border issues, Maoism, Democracy at the crossroads, etc. We have also had Foreign speakers on contemporary issues. Needless to mention that all our events have had considerable response. Our events are uploaded on YouTube at centers. Our journal – The Calcutta Journal of Global Affairs(CJGA) is at http://globaljournalceners.org. Request to visit our website at ceners-k.com, which can provide additional information.
• Amongst many yearly Discussions and Seminars, CENERS-K has instituted an annual dialogue under the sign of R K Dutta Memorial Lecture, wherein a person of National stature is invited to speak on burning Issues. In addition, it organizes two annual large scale Seminar events on Economic Issues under the Signage of the Economic Summit and a seminar on relations with China under the signage China the Way Forward.

OBJECTIVES

• To stimulate public interest in Geo Politics, Geo Economics and Geo Strategy, in context of The Regional and South Asian Security.
• To provide forum for Research, Discussions, Debate on current Turbulence and Threat (T2).
• To enthuse Military, Maritime Socio-Political, Energy, Economic, Environment, Ecology and Water (E4W) Security.
• Sectoral Studies and Analyses of Demography and Disaster Management Capabilities (D2) within The Region.
• Application of Development, Progress, & Policies formulated on Education, Science & Technology, IT and Electronics in The Region.
• Rural Upliftment, Human Development and Economic Security as part of all studies.