Why Northeast India Must Stop Counting Its Constraints and Start Competing on Its Strengths For decades, conversations about Northeast India’s development have followed a familiar script. They usually begin with inadequate infrastructure, move to logistical challenges, highlight geographical isolation and eventually end with a long list of constraints that have supposedly prevented the region from…
DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia’s July 2026 message signals a welcome shift towards value chains and branding. But can it help the Northeast move beyond exporting raw materials to building globally competitive industries? For generations, Northeast India has been celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes, rich biodiversity and extraordinary agricultural wealth. From Assam’s golden Muga silk and…
For decades, Northeast India has been described as a region of immense potential. Blessed with vast natural resources, extraordinary biodiversity, fertile agricultural land and a strategic location connecting India with Southeast Asia, the region has always appeared destined for economic prosperity. Yet despite these advantages, its economic story has often been one of unrealized opportunities…
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…
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