Who We Are

The Research Centre for East and North East Regional Studies, Kolkata (CENERS-K), established in July 2007, is an independent Thinking Body of Researchers, interested in the study of:
Turbulence, Development, Peace and Security in the Eastern Hemisphere.

Our Values

Power of Collective Thought
Power of Collective Expression
Independent Mind Bank

Areas Of Interest

The areas of interest cover all of Asia, in general, and South and South East Asia, littoral countries of Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal, in particular. Within India, the focus is Eastern, North Eastern States, and Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

17

Countries

4

Tieups with Foreign Think Tanks

14

Years

50

Members (By Invitation)

OVERVIEW

  • 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 sustaining 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 a number of events related to Development, National and International Security Policy Analysis, to include Energy, Environment, Ecology, Global Warming and Water security aspects, at Kolkata. It has arranged events in conjunction with Delhi based Think Tanks such as DPG,RIS, USI, CSA at Chennai, and HQ Eastern Command, 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 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, 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 ceners k. Our journal - The Calcutta Journal of Global Affairs(CJGA) is at http://globaljournalceners.org. Request do visit our (under refurbishing) Web site at ceners-k.com OR ceners-k.in which can provide additional information.
  • Amongst many yearly Discussions and Seminars, CENERS-K has instituted an annual dialogue under the signage 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 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.

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Founder Members

  NAME CREDENTIALS
GEN(R) S ROYCHOWDHURY, PVSM

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FORMER CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF, FORMER MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT
MR. G K BHAGAT (LATE) FORMER INDUSTRIALIST
MR. ADITYA KASHYAP (LATE) FORMER CORPORATE HEAD
DR. ANJALI MUKHERJEE (LATE) RURAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
DR. A P MITRA (LATE) FRS, SCIENTIST OF EMINENCE CHIEF SCIENTIFIC ADVISOR TO GOI; FORMER DG & SECY TO GOI
LT. GEN(R) JR MUKHERJEE, PVSM, AVSM, VSM

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FORMER CHIEF OF STAFF, HQ EASTERN COMMAND
MAJ GEN(R) ARUN ROYE, AVSM, VSM

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FORMER GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING BENGAL AREA

Present Governing Council (2021-2023)

  NAME CREDENTIALS
GEN SHANKAR ROYCHOWDHURY (RETD)
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PATRON
ACM ARUP RAHA (RETD)

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PRESIDENT
LT GEN J R MUKHERJEE (RETD)

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MEMBER EMERITUS
MAJ GEN ARUN ROYE (RETD)

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VP (FINANCE, POLICY PLANNING & IMPLEMENTATION & ADMINISTRATION)
MAJ GEN S N MUKHERJEE (RETD)

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
MR AMIT KIRAN DEB

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LIASION & COORDINATION
DR SUMAN K MUKERJEE

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MEMBER (INDUSTRY)
MR JAYANTO N CHAUDHURI MEMBER (NORTH EAST STATES)
BRIG N S MUKHERJEE

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SECRETARY & TREASURER

Editorial Board (2021-2023)

  NAME CREDENTIALS
MAJ GEN S N MUKHERJEE

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EDITOR
PROF JAYANTA KUMAR RAY ADVISOR ACADEMIC ASPECT
PROF SUMAN K MUKERJEE ADVISOR ACADEMIC ASPECT
DR DHRITI ROY ADVISOR ACADEMIC ASPECT
MR ANIRUDHA LAHIRI ADVISOR FINANCIAL ASPECT
AMB SARVAJIT CHAKRAVARTI ADVISOR RESEARCH ASPECT
MR HARSH V PODDAR ADVISOR RESEARCH ASPECT
LT GEN JOHN RANJAN MUKHERJEE

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ADVISOR DEFENCE AND SECURITY ASPECT
BRIG NILADARI SHANKAR MUKHHERJEE

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ADVISOR DEFENCE AND SECURITY ASPECT
BRIG PRADEEP VIJ ADVISOR DEFENCE AND SECURITY ASPECT