Pioneering Research • Social Transformation • Regional Development
MoA of the InstituteOmeo Kumar Das Institute of Social Change and Development (OKDISCD) is an autonomous Institute situated in Guwahati that undertakes, promotes and coordinates research on problems and processes of social transformation and development of Assam and other States of the North Eastern region of India and contributes to the formulation of strategies and programmes for speedier regional development. As envisaged by the founders of the Institute, it acts as a "clearinghouse of ideas and information on research in social sciences with special emphasis on the problems of Assam and other States of the North-Eastern region".
Undertaking, promoting and coordinating research on problems and processes of social transformation and development in Northeast India.
Acting as a clearinghouse of ideas and information on social science research with emphasis on regional development.
Contributing to policy formulation and strategies for speedier regional development through quality research.
| Member Secretary, Indian Council of Social Science Research, ICSSR Nominee |
| Professor Sheila Rai, ICSSR Nominee |
| Commissioner/Secretary to the Government of Assam, Transformation and Development Department |
| Special Secretary (Economic Affairs), Finance Department, Government of Assam |
| Secretary, North Eastern Council |
| Vice Chancellor, Gauhati University |
| Vice Chancellor, Nagaland University |
| Vice Chancellor, Assam Women University |
| Professor Chandan Sarma,Tezpur University, Nominee, Government of Assam |
| Mr. Wasbir Hussain, Senior Journalist, Nominee, Government of Assam |
| Dr. Krishna Surjya Das, Omeo Kumar Das Institute of Social Change and Development |
| Bhaskar Barua, IAS (Retd.), Former Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, Permanent Invintee |
| Vice Chancellor, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh,Permanent Invintee |
