CIJW school conducts seminar on northeast India
Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School, Vairengte, conducted a two-day seminar on “Cultural Diplomacy, Ecosystem of Tribals and Indigenous People, Population-Centric Engagement and Way Ahead for Northeast India” on 23-24 September 2026.
The seminar brought together eminent moderators and speakers from NIT Silchar, Assam University, Central University of Jharkhand, Mizoram University, North-Eastern Hill University, Tripura University, the Indian Institute of Public Administration, and DIPR, DRDO, along with army officers, academicians, and students. The three thematic sessions brought academic research, professional experience and local understanding onto a common platform.
The first thematic session, “Cultural Diplomacy & Ecosystem of Tribals and Indigenous People,” explored the cultural strengths of Northeast India and their potential for strengthening people-to-people linkages. The second thematic session, “Population-Centric Engagement,” placed trust at the centre of meaningful engagement with local populations.
The final thematic session, “Economic & Technological Pathways & Way Ahead,” focused on future development opportunities for the region. Participants analysed extensive comparative economic data and offered suggestions the strengthen economic development in Northeast India. The technological dimension highlighted existing Government technology initiatives while also proposing new technology-enabled solutions to improve governance, accessibility, service delivery, and development outcomes.
An interesting progression of ideas also emerged through the two days. The discourse began with the 3 Cs — Connectivity, Culture and Community, emphasising that regional engagement must go beyond physical connectivity alone. As the discussion widened towards cross-border linkages and cooperation, the thought expanded to the 5 Cs — Culture, Community, Connectivity, Cooperation and Confidence.
In his closing remarks, Maj Gen Kulvir Singh, SM, PhD, Commandant, CIJW School, carried this progression further into a comprehensive 7 Cs framework - Culture, Community, Connectivity, Capacity, Commerce, Confidence and Convergence. He also underscored inclusive growth and meaningful participation of women as essential elements in shaping the way ahead for Northeast India.
This 3-5-7 progression captured the broad journey of the seminar-from cultural understanding and community engagement, through cooperation and confidence, towards capacity building, economic opportunity and convergence of efforts.
The seminar strengthened Army-academia interaction and generated practical perspectives towards an inclusive, people-centric and progressive future for Northeast India.
