The seminar was held with the objective of assessing the factors that have long been proving to be impediments in the resolution of the problem of terrorism in Assam, including forces that catalysed the rise and persistence of militancy. The seminar aimed at seeking the opinion of intellectuals regarding the survival dynamics of terrorism, and to identify the range of possible solutions. The participants included professionals based in Assam and also people who served the State in different capacities.
The seminar was inaugurated by Mr. Pradyut Bordoloi, Minister of State for Home, Government of Assam. Three research papers were presented during the course of the seminar.