Northeast Renaissance | The Quantiq “A lot of people ask about experiential tourism, but we have not been able to do much.” A travel entrepreneur told me this recently during an interview. The sentence stayed with me because it captures a curious contradiction in Northeast India. Travellers are increasingly searching for meaningful experiences, yet many…
The Northeast Renaissance Series From an everyday material to engineered fibres, functional fabrics and high-value products Two Highlights Bamboo charcoal is moving beyond traditional uses. Researchers are exploring its incorporation into yarns and fabrics designed for properties such as moisture management, breathability and comfort.https://www.texmin.gov.in/ For Northeast India, the bigger opportunity is to move beyond selling…
Northeast Renaissance Series Ideas for a Regional Aquaculture Economy and a New Startup Frontier in Northeast India For years, Assam had an unusual relationship with fish. The state had rivers, wetlands, beels, ponds and a population with a deep appetite for fish. Yet it also depended heavily on fish brought in from other states to…
Over the last few days, Assam has been celebrating what appears to be an important milestone. The export of the famed Tezpur Litchi to international destinations such as Dubai and Singapore has generated considerable excitement across the state. Political leaders have welcomed the development as proof that Assam’s agricultural products are gradually finding recognition in…
A high-level European delegation is in Assam. The world is paying attention. The bigger question is whether Northeast India is prepared to convert that attention into globally competitive products, brands, and businesses. Having arrived in Assam on 8 June, the European Union’s Ambassador to India, Hervé Delphin, along with a high-level Team Europe delegation of…
Why Conrad Sangma’s Vision for a Unified Northeast Tourism Brand Deserves National Attention Some ideas arrive before their time. Others wait patiently for history, infrastructure, institutions and leadership to align before they can finally take shape. When Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma recently announced that he would present a roadmap before the upcoming North Eastern…
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