- North East
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Assam
- Manipur
- Meghalaya
- Mizoram
- Nagaland
- Sikkim
- Tripura
North East India
Submitted by pbhagawati on Fri, 11/12/2010 - 10:28
The North East of India constitutes the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura.
Flanked by hills and with the mighty Brahmaputra river slashing a central path between its north and south, the North East is bounded by the States of Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura with Assam comprising the heart. Arunachal Pradesh lies to its north and
The western side of the North East is connected to the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent by a narrow land corridor, sometimes referred to as the Siliguri Neck or "Chicken's Neck". The eight states that comprise the region reflect ecological and cultural contrasts between the hills and the plains; there are also significant elements of continuity. Available medieval and modern records indicate interdependence and interaction between the hills and plains. The North East is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world. The forest cover varies but average 65 per cent is government owned. Village communities, individuals and chiefs own the rest. The area can be divided into three geographical divisions-the Shillong Plateau, the North Eastern hill Basin and the Brahmaputra Valley.
The economy of Northeast India has got its definite identity due to its peculiar physical, economic and socio-cultural characteristics. This region consists of eight states viz., Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim. The NER of India covers an area of 2.62 lakh sq. km. It accounts for 7.9% of total geographical area of the country. With a total population of 39 million (2001), it accounts for 3.8% of total population of India.
Total Population - 2001 Census:(Persons)
* Excludes Mao Maram, Paomata and Purul sub-division of Senapati dist. Source: Basic Statistics of NER 2006
The natural resource endowments and education levels of the population not with standing, the NER represents one of the least developed - economically and industrially – regions of the country.
Gross State Domestic Product, 2008-09:(Rupee in Crores)
Source: Central Statistical Organisation (As on 12-04-2010)
Net State Domestic Product, 2008-09:(Rupee in Crores)
Source: Central Statistical Organisation (As on 12-04-2010)
Per Capita Net State Domestic Product, 2008-09:(Rupees)
Source: Central Statistical Organisation (As on 12-04-2010)
The pattern of agricultural growth has however remained uneven across regions and crops. The NER continues to be a net importer of food grains even for its own consumption. In spite of covering 7.7% of the country’s total geographical area, NER produces only 1.5 % of the country’s total food grain production. Agriculture provides livelihood support to 70 % of the population of NER.
State-wise Area, Production and Yield of Foodgrains, 2008-2009:(Area : ' 000 Hectare, Production: '000 Tonne, Yield : Kilogram/Hectare)
Source : Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India.
State-wise Area, Production and Yield of Total Cereals in NER, 2008-2009:(Area : ' 000 Hect., Production : ' 000 Tonne, Yield : Kg./Hect.)
Source : Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India.
State-wise Fish Production in NER:(In ' 000 Tonne)
NA : Not Available.
Fish Seed Production in NER, (2004-2005 to 2007-2008):(In Million Fry)
Source : Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India. &
Number of Craftsmen Covered under Various Schemes of Handicrafts Sector in NER:
Source : Lok Sabha Starred Question No. 297, dated on 23.07.2009.
State-wise Handicrafts Artisans Benefited under AHVY in NER, (2008-09 and 2009-10):
Abbr. : AHVY : Ambedkar Hastshilp Vikas Yojana.
India's NE has huge potential to develop its tourism industry, which has been booming as a fall-out of globalization. Since tourism contributes to tourism economy, the NE can be a partner in the Indian national growth as well. Government of India attaches great importance to the development of tourist infrastructure in the North East region in view of immense tourist potential of the region. The rich natural beauty, serenity and exotic flora and fauna of the area are invaluable resources for the development of eco-tourism.
Domestic and Foreign Tourist Visits in Northeast, 2008:
Source : Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India.
State-wise Principal Characteristics of Annual Survey of Industries in NER, (2007-2008):(Value Figures in Rs. Lakh and Others in Number)
Source : Compiled from Various Reports of Annual Survey of Industries.
Selected State-wise Number of Exhibitions Organised by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) in NER, (2005-2006 to 2009-2010):
Source : Lok Sabha Starred Question No. 35, dated 17.02.2009
Access to educational institutions promoting skill development is a prerequisite for providing trained man power. As per 1991 census literacy rate of NER was 58.09% (all India 52.2%), while in 2001 it was 68.5% (all India 64.8%). Mizoram has the second highest literacy rate in India. The following table gives the number of educational Institutions in the NER.
State-wise Number of Higher Educational Institutions in NER, (2006-2007):
Note : # : Figures estimated on the basis of intake capacity communicated by
The total number of branches of Scheduled Commercial Banks in NER was 2252 as on March 31, 2009. The figure was 2156 as on March 31st, 2008.
Number of Scheduled Commercial Banks and their Offices, Deposits & Credits of Scheduled Commercial Banks in NER, upto 31st March:
Source: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Deposits and Credit of Scheduled Commercial Banks According to State, March 2009: (Amount in Rupees Lakh)
Source: Reserve Bank of India (As on 20th Aug. 2010)
State/Mode-wise Generation (Thermal/Nuclear and Hydro) Installed Capacity of Power Utilities in NER (As on 31.03.2010):(In MW)
Source : Ministry of Power, Govt. of India.
State-wise Number of Towns and Villages Electrified in NER, (As on 31.03.2007 and 31.03.2008) :
Source : Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation, Govt. of India.
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Sikkim a little away in the North West bordering China and Bhutan. Bangladesh and Myanmar lie to its southwest and east. The torrential Brahmaputra deposits its rich alluvial silt along the banks of the plains of Assam. Tropical rain forest, rich in flora and fauna, spread their arms across Arunachal Pradesh into Assam. It is a land where tea is an industry, handicrafts a major occupation and martial arts a favoured sport.
