Developmental Challenges in Northeast India: Towards a New Perspective

Name of Author : Mungreishang Horam

Abstract: The transnational approach to the development of the Northeast holds tremendous potential in regards to the regions considerable advantage in terms of connecting and engaging with Indias neighbouring eastern countries. However, despite the potential, it has been offset by the various problems and challenges and the underdevelopment of the region. Despite its enormous potential for the Northeast region, Indias Act East Policy has in actual practice seemed to have largely remained a policy initiative benefiting the rest of the country rather than the Northeast region. This shows that integration of the developmental needs of Northeast India in the Act East Policy has far from being achieved. Instead of just being rhetoric, the Act East Policy should become a viable strategy towards propelling the growth and development of the region.

Keywords : Developmental Challenges, Northeast India, New Perspective

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