Jahanara and Anwar Saikia Center for Peace Studies, USTM

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Jahanara and Anwar Saikia Center for Peace Studies

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Bridging Traditions and Futures: A Northeast Indian Vision for Global Peace
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Vision

To cultivate a harmonious and inclusive global community by integrating local cultural traditions of peace with national and international practices through education, research, and outreach.

Mission

  • Promote peace and justice through interdisciplinary academic research.
  • Provide capacity-building through education, workshops, and training
  • Amplify indigenous knowledge systems and oral traditions of peace
  • Engage youth and communities in grassroots peacebuilding
  • Foster dialogue, policy input, and collaborative partnerships

Mahbubul Hoque

Chancellor 

University of Science & Technology, Meghalaya

Prof G D Sharma

Vice Chancellor 

University of Science & Technology, Meghalaya

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About Us

The Jahanara and Anwar Saikia Center for Peace Studies (JASCPS) is a visionary space for intercultural dialogue, scholarly engagement, and community-based peacebuilding. Situated at the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM), the Center engages critically with the interconnected realms of memory, history, culture, and peace – especially within the ethnically diverse and historically layered context of Northeast India.

Established in collaboration with Arizona State University, USA, JASCPS honours the legacy of Jahanara and Anwar Saikia by bridging local knowledge traditions with global discourses on peace, justice, and reconciliation.

PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES

We are offering academic programs, community initiatives, research projects, and policy dialogues that promote peace building through local engagement and global collaboration.

Academic Offerings

  • Certificate Course in Peacebuilding in South Asia
  • Annual Peace Writing & Research Workshop
  • Joint Online Seminars with Arizona State University

Community Engagement

  • Monthly Peace Café Talks
  • Youth Workshops on Conflict Transformation
  • Peace Murals & Storytelling in Border Villages

Documentation & Research

  • Echoes of Peace – Oral history project focused on memory, healing, and community resilience
  • Annual Peace Report (starting 2025)

Policy Dialogue

  • Government and NGO Roundtables
  • Annual Peace Conclave
  • Development of Peace Policy Briefs

Our Strengths

As part of its commitment to fostering critical inquiry and transformative learning, the Jahanara and Anwar Saikia Center for Peace Studies (JASCPS) offers a range of academic programs designed to deepen understanding of peacebuilding in South Asia and beyond. Anchored in both local contexts and global discourses, the Center’s offerings include a Certificate Course in Peacebuilding in South Asia, Joint Online Seminars with Arizona State University, and an Annual Peace Writing & Research Workshop. These programs provide students, researchers, and practitioners with interdisciplinary tools to engage with complex themes such as memory, conflict, and reconciliation—particularly within the ethnically diverse fabric of Northeast India.

Research

JASCPS undertakes interdisciplinary research on peace, memory, conflict, and cultural resilience with a focus on Northeast India and South Asia.

Publications

The Center publishes research papers, policy briefs, and its forthcoming Annual Peace Report, contributing to regional and global peace discourses.

Collaborations

JASCPS partners with academic institutions, civil society, and international organizations to foster dialogue, knowledge exchange, and joint initiatives.

Projects

The Center implements community-driven projects like oral history initiatives, peace murals, and youth engagement programs in conflict-affected areas.

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Upcoming Events

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News and Events

Jahanara and Anwar Saikia Centre for Peace Studies Inaugurated at USTM

9th Mile, Khanapara, Ri Bhoi, June 3, 2024: The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) has recently established the Jahanara and Anwar Saikia Centre for Peace Studies, dedicated to peace research and studies in the northeastern region of India and its diverse communities.

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