Government to promote Northeast Study Center in JNU

Government of India has decided to promote Northeast Study Centre in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) as a part of its initiative to obtain a better understanding of the peculiar characteristics of the region through institutionalized research based on evidence and data. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Development of Northeastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh said here today, during an interactive seminar held at JNU focusing on the areas and concerns of students from Northeast. Vice Chancellor JNU Prof. S.K. Sopory and other senior faculty members were also present on the occasion.