Identity and Development: Twin Challenges In India’s Northeast

A TWO-DAY WORKSHOP (January 28 & 29, 2008)

     
CDPS Director Mr. Wasbir Hussain delivering his welcome address at the Workshop on January 28, 2008
British Deputy High Commissioner Mr. Simon Wilson speaking at the inaugural session of the Workshop on January 28, 2008
A packed gathering listening to the inaugural day speeches on January 28, 2008
     
Assam Chief Minister Mr.Tarun Gogoi clicking the mouse button to launch the CDPS website on January 28, 2008
Assam Chief Minister Mr. Tarun Gogoi addressing the participants at the Workshop on January 28, 2008
CDPS President Mr.Topon Lal Baruah delivering the Vote of Thanks on January 28, 2008
     
Participants taking part in the interactive session with guest speakers on January 28, 2008
Jarjum Ete makes a point during her presentation on Gender and Identity in India’s Northeast on January 28, 2008
Dr Debadutta Barkataki during his presentation on people-centric development strategy on January 29, 2008
     
A power-point presentation during the session on Participatory Development & Peace on January 29, 2008
Speakers deliberating on the Identity issue during the penultimate session of the Workshop on January 29, 2008
A full-view of the boardroom on the second day of the Workshop deliberations on January 29, 2008
     
CDPS Joint Secretary Mr. P.J Baruah wrapping-up proceedings of the Workshop as other speakers look on, on January 29, 2008
Guest speakers during a photo-session with CDPS Director and British High Commission officials on January 29, 2008
     
 
Release of the book 'Order in Chaos'
R.N. Mathur , IPS(right) releasing the book 'Order in Chaos' on 30 Dec, 2006 at Guwahati as CDPS Director Wasbir Hussain looks on
R.N. Mathur addressing the function
   
 
Dialogue: 'Road to Peace in S Asia', Guwahati, Dec 20-21, 2005
CDPS Director Wasbir Hussain delivering his welcome address and introduction at the two day Dialogue 'Road to Peace in South Asia' at Guwahati on December 20, 2005
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi addressing the inaugural session of the Dialogue
Dr Andrew Hall, British Deputy High Commissioner in Eastern India addressing the Dialogue
     
Dr Indira Goswami addressing the Dialogue
A view of the Dialogue in progress
Dr. Partha Ghosh of the O.K.D. Institute, Guwahati speaking at the Dialogue
Binalaxmi Nepram from the Centre for Strategic &  International Studies, New Delhi, interacts at the Dialogue
A panel discussion in progress
Ameen Izzadeen, Deputy Editor, The Sunday Times, Colombo, Sri Lanka presenting his paper at the Dialogue
Padmashree Patricia Mukhim interacting in the Dialogue
A participant interacting in a session at the Dialogue
Dr Ram Sharan Mahat, Author and former Finance Minister, Nepal, speaking during a session at the Dialogue
Mr T.L.Baruah, IAS (Retd), President, CDPS delivering the Vote of Thanks after the inaugural session of the Dialogue
Participants at the Dialogue pausing for a photograph
CDPS Director, Wasbir Hussain Chairing a session. To his right is, R S Mahat, an expert from Nepal
Binalakshmi Nepram addressing the Dialogue
Dr Indira Goswami presenting her paper at the Dialogue
Jarjum ETE, Chairperson, Arunachal Womens' Commission interacting during a session
Mr D N Bezboruah, veteran journalist and editor addressing the delegates at the Dialogue
Mr P J Baruah, Jt. Secretary, CDPS  delivering the Vote of Thanks at the concluding session
Mr Pradip Phanjoubam, Editor, Imphal Free Press, Imphal, Manipur Chairing a session
Mr Shahedul Anam Khan interacting during a session
Mr Zarir Hussain, Member, CDPS interacting during a discussion
Ms Aneeta Dutta, Member, CDPS is interacting during a session
Noni Gopal Mahanta, Gauhati University is presenting his paper
Padmashree Patricia Mukhim, social activist, speaking on the occasion
Mr Wasbir Hussain, Director, CDPS delivering his wrap-up address at the concluding session of the Dialogue
 
Social Audit: NRL's Community Development Programme
CDPS team engaged in field survey in connection with the Social Audit of NRL's Community Development Programme
Numaligarh Refinery Limited's MD Mr B K Das releasing the Social Audit Report by CDPS on the Refinery's Community Development Programme