Sikkim has long been recognised for its leadership in organic farming, pharmaceuticals, and ecological stewardship. Now, the Himalayan state appears to be scripting a new economic chapter—one that shifts the focus from land-intensive industries to knowledge-, design-, and creativity-led growth. Two recent policy signals make this transition unmistakable: the Sikkim Start-up Policy 2025 and a…
India’s Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) has signalled a major shift in how the “Ashtalakshmi” states will be positioned in the national—and global—economy: not merely as a frontier region, but as an origin hub of premium, protected products. In a year-end official update, the ministry said 150 distinctive products from the North…
No beaches. No dunes. Yet everything that makes travel meaningful. India’s tourism has rebounded sharply after COVID-19, driven largely by domestic travel. But in Northeast India, the real question is no longer growth—it is direction. India’s Post-COVID Tourism Comeback: A Domestic-Led Revival India’s tourism recovery after the pandemic has been nothing short of remarkable—and notably…
Assam’s dairy sector is entering a decisive decade. What was once a fragmented, largely informal milk ecosystem is now being reshaped by aggressive capacity expansion, rising urban demand, and the entry of national giants. At the center of this transformation stands Purabi Dairy, the brand of the West Assam Milk Producers’ Co-operative Union Ltd. (WAMUL)…
Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) has been awarded the prestigious Navratna status, granting greater financial autonomy and accelerating its massive refinery expansion from 3 to 9 MMTPA. A historic milestone for Assam and Northeast India’s economic future. NRL Joins India’s Elite League of Navratna CPSEs In a major milestone for India’s public sector landscape, Numaligarh Refinery…
On 24 November 2025, at a high-level Stakeholders’ Consultation in New Delhi, organised jointly by NITI Aayog and the Government of Mizoram, the state crossed a historic milestone. In the presence of officials from multiple central ministries and more than 60 investors in ginger trading, processing, and value-addition, NITI Aayog formally declared Mizoram as the…
A Roadmap to a $10 Billion Orange Economy (2025–2035) The global creative economy—popularly known as the orange economy—has emerged as a powerful engine of growth, contributing USD 2.3 trillion annually and employing over 30 million people worldwide. Creativity is no longer a luxury.It is a global currency, shaping identities, tourism, innovation, and soft power. For…
The MoU: A Milestone for Assam’s AI Ambitions On November 12, 2025, the Government of Assam and Google (Google Cloud) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Dispur, Guwahati, marking a major step in Assam’s AI-First Governance Strategy. The MoU was signed by Gopinath Narayan, Principal Secretary, IT Department, Government of Assam, and Ashish Wattal,…
With annual kiwi output already crossing 7,000 tonnes, Arunachal Pradesh is spearheading India’s Kiwi Mission 2025–2035. The state now aims to scale production, add value through processing, and position itself as the country’s premier kiwi powerhouse with global ambitions. From Experiment to Leadership: Arunachal’s Kiwi Story When Arunachal Pradesh launched its Kiwi Mission 2025–2035, it…
With the world’s first bamboo-fed bioethanol refinery set to be commissioned in Assam, India’s North East is poised to redefine global sustainability narratives and lead a new wave of bamboo-based industrial innovation. Assam Steps Onto the Global Map Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the world’s first bamboo-fed bioethanol refinery at Numaligarh, Assam on 14th…
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