From the Chairman's Desk

I have taken over as Chairman of the ICHR only recently and am still finding my feet in this new position. My illustrious predecessor, Professor Sabyasachi Bhattacharya and I have had long discussions about the initiatives he had undertaken and I shall seek to take them forward to the best my ability.

Meanwhile, I am in the process of preparing a ‘vision’ paper of my own. I am in consultation with a number of my colleagues regarding the ways in which, over the next three years, the ICHR can grow further as a premier institution of historical research, analysis and scholarly interaction. Once the ‘vision’ paper is ready and discussed by the Council, I shall communicate its salient features to all those concerned with historical knowledge and its value.

For the moment, in all humility I ask for your good wishes so that I may acquit my responsibilities with grace and imagination.      

Chairman
Prof Basudev Chatterji

Indian Council of Historical Research.