The Centre for South and Southeast Asia Studies will be one of the few locally situated centres in the country to further research on the Indian region. The centre will aim to expand insights through research, teaching and development. The aim of the Centre is to explore contemporary issues in the South Asian region through research, outreach, and discussion. It also aims to establish a resource centre for students and researchers in India and abroad and encourage the exchange of research and resources in India and abroad through a variety of activities such as scholars-in- residence programs for South Asian scholars from FLAME University and outside; collaboration for research projects; and organizing symposia, conferences, lectures/talks, performances and screenings.