German Institute for Global and Area Studies | Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien

Dr. Amrita Saikia

Associate

Short CV

Since 11.2023: Visiting Fellow at the GIGA Institute for Asian Studies (Funding: Fritz Thyssen Foundation)
2023: Assistant Professor, University of Science & Technology, Meghalaya
2022: Guest Faculty, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Guwahati
2015-2016: Researcher, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai
2010-2013: Research Editor, International Data Corporation, Bengaluru
2018-2022: Ph.D., Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai
2016-2018: M.Phil., Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai
2013-2015: M.Sc., Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai

Current Research

Conflict and peace
Women in peacebuilding

Countries and Regions

South Asia
India
Northeast India

Dr. Amrita Saikia

Associate

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Blog Article | 08/2024

Women and Women’s Quota in Urban Local Bodies in Nagaland: A Saga of Struggle and Success

While Naga women have been active in all spheres of Naga society, social, cultural, and institutional constraints have kept them on the margins of formal politics. In 2023, two Naga women were elected to the 60-member Nagaland Legislative Assembly for the first time, which was hailed as “historic”.

Dr. Amrita Saikia

Associate

GIGA Focus Asia | 5/2024

Development, Peacebuilding, and Women’s Agency in Northeast India

Peace and development in Northeast India are crucial for India’s grand vision for political, social, and economic ties with the Asian region. Durable peace can be achieved by including local actors in formal peace processes, especially women, who have been active agents for peace at the grassroots.