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Student Organisation
| Abbreviation | NESO |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1979; 46 years ago (1979) |
| Type | Student organisation |
| Headquarters | Shillong, Meghalaya, India |
| Region served | Northeastern India |
| Chairman | Samuel B Jyrwa |
| Secretary General | Mutsikhoyo Yhobu |
The North East Students' Organization (NESO) is an influential umbrella body representing various student organizations across the eight northeastern states of India. Established in 1979, NESO advocates for the rights, culture, and development of the indigenous peoples of the region.
About
The North East Students' Organization (NESO), established in 1979, is a prominent umbrella body representing student organizations across the eight northeastern states of India. Headquartered in Shillong, Meghalaya, NESO focuses on advocating for the rights, culture, and development of the region's indigenous communities. Its key objectives include protecting indigenous rights, addressing immigration and demographic challenges, preserving cultural heritage, and promoting socio-economic and educational development. NESO has actively opposed policies like the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), citing concerns over its impact on the region's demographics, and has raised issues related to illegal immigration and border security. The organization also works to enhance educational opportunities through lobbying for scholarships and improved infrastructure.
However, NESO has faced criticism for its perceived ethnocentric focus, with detractors arguing that the organization sometimes prioritizes the interests of specific ethnic groups over broader regional unity. Additionally, concerns have been raised about its effectiveness, citing occasional delays in addressing urgent regional issues. Another common point of critique is that, despite being a student organization, NESO is often led by individuals who are no longer students, with many leaders being over the age of 30. Critics argue that this undermines its representation of the student community and its ability to engage directly with the issues and perspectives of younger generations. These challenges have sparked debates about the need for reforms to ensure greater inclusivity, efficiency, and alignment with the evolving needs of the northeastern region’s student population.
Member Organizations
NESO comprises eight major student organizations, each representing one of the northeastern states:
All Assam Students’ Union (AASU)
Khasi Students’ Union (KSU)
Garo Students’ Union (GSU)
All Manipur Students’ Union (AMSU)
Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP)
Naga Students' Federation (NSF)
All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU)
Twipra Students’ Federation (TSF)
See also
Citizenship Amendment Act protests
References
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- Meghalaya, Syllad | The Rising (2022-11-26). "Samuel Jyrwa re-elected as NESO chairman; NESO says North East should be treated as a special economic zone". Syllad. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
- Chandra Deka, Balen. "CAA and the Movement of youth Organisations in the NorthEast; with Special Reference to 'Assam Accord 1985'" (PDF). International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (IJHSSI). 9 (10): 26–30.
- "North East Students' Organisation requests HM Shah to ensure no Bangladeshi enters N-E states illegally". ddnews.gov.in. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
- Rajkhowa, Chandana (30/04/2019). "The role of student organizations in the political scenario of Assam" (PDF). NTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR INNOVATIVE RESEARCH IN MULTIDISCIPLINARY FIELD. 5 (4): 118–120.
{{cite journal}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - "Northeast students' body urges PM Narendra Modi to break his silence, visit restive Manipur". The Times of India. 2024-09-13. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
- "North East students' body stages demonstrations to register protest against CAA". India Today. 2021-12-11. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
- Mazumdar, Prasanta (2014-10-17). "NESO Seeks Inclusion of Northeast History in School Syllabi". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
- Digital Desk, Northeast Live (2024-12-16). "NE Students' Organization (NESO) To Sponsor 16 Aspirants From Indigenous Communities Annually". Northeast Live. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
{{cite web}}: no-break space character in|last=at position 8 (help) - Tribune, The Assam (2024-11-11). "Court grants bail to MSU President in ACB case; denies bail in kidnapping charges". assamtribune.com. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
- Panyang, Kuku. "ALL ARUNACHAL PRADESH STUDENTS' UNION: A STUDY OF ITS HISTORY AND LEADERSHIP" (PDF). International Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities. 7 (1): 30–39.
{{cite journal}}: line feed character in|title=at position 39 (help) - Bijukumar, V. (2022-01-01). "Ethnicity and Political Action in North-East India: Agency, Mobilisation and Community Relationship". History and Sociology of South Asia. 16 (1): 7–26. doi:10.1177/22308075221083710. ISSN 2230-8075.