NBU to join hands with Army to curb Chinese aggression on border

North Bengal University (NBU) formed a committee to formulate a plan to work with the Army on effectively tackling the vexed issue of aggression on the Indo-China border. The NBU panel will do research on the Himalayas, politics, history and issues along the border with China.

Darjeeling (West Bengal) : The North Bengal University (NBU) is set to start joint research with the Indian Army on the Chinese aggression on the Indo-China border. The university authorities are going to build that research centre called "North Bengal University Research Centre for Diplomacy and War". The university officials also held initial discussions with the officers of the rank of colonel of the Indian Army.

The Indian Army welcomed the decision of the university. However, an appeal has been made to the senior officers of the Indian Army and the Ministry of Defence for taking a final decision. They will also do research on the Himalayas, Himalayan political science, history and borders along the Indo-China border. The university authorities have already formed a committee to oversee the project.

NBU acting Vice-Chancellor Omprakash Mishra said, "A separate committee has been formed for the research work. The colonel-rank officers of the Indian Army have also been talked to about setting up the laboratory. The work will start once they give the green signal." Indian Army Colonel Anjan Kumar Basumatari said, "A preliminary meeting has been held. The Corps Commander went to that meeting. The matter has been sent to higher authority for final decision."

According to NBU sources, Soumitra Dey, the university's professor of political science, has been made the convenor of the committee. Centre for Himalayan Studies professors Vinayak Sundas and Aditya Thapa are also on the committee. Besides, Professor Priyadarshini Verma from the Department of History and Professor Sourdeep Sen from the Department of Political Science are on the panel.

The central government is concerned about Chinese aggression and reinforcement along the Indo-China border as well as Chinese army movements. That is why the Union Government and the Ministry of Defence have taken the initiative to increase the strength of the Indian Army on the Indo-China border.
Following the Dokalam incident, the central government put more emphasis on the construction of the Sevoke Rangpo railway.

Besides, Bagdogra and Hasimara air force cantonments have been reinforced by the army. It is also reported that additional Indian Army and ITBP jawans have been deployed in the Himalayas. The Indian Army has recently shown strength against Chinese aggression.