Question

Elaborate the problems in the northeast part of India.

Answer 1

1. The North Eastern Region which comprises of eight States is culturally and ethnically diverse having more than 200 ethnic groups which have distinct languages, dialects and sociocultural identities.
2. The maintenance of peace and stability and ensuring the implementation of economic and industrial development has been a challenge for the Indian political system.
3. States like Nagaland have seen a state of conflict since Indian independence, while Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya and Tripura have witnessed militancy since the sixties.
4. Lack of development and inadequate utilization of natural resources became a flash point in the 1960's.
5. Assam oil blockade in 1980 demanded steps to be taken for the economic development of the state.
6. The situation in northeast India is explosive and presents a major challenge to India's quest for national integration.