Opinion and commentary

An Alternative Approach to the North Eastern ‘Borderlands’

By Gautam Mukhopadhaya

Borderlens

September 13, 2022

The North Eastern Indian ‘borderlands’ are a creation of imperial history and post-colonial tensions, resulting in hard frontiers, a largely extractive economy, and a weak consciousness as a region based on its unique characteristics. It is possible to change this by protecting the region’s huge environmental wealth, enhancing the productivity of its small farms, and by a shared vision and enlightened leadership for the region as a whole.

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