ABSTRACT
This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters of this book. The book analyses the development experience in the north-eastern region in relation to the processes of globalisation and liberalisation of the economy. It provides a detailed analysis of the poverty and nutrition scenario in the region. The book examines the question of economic citizenship in Arunachal Pradesh to argue that economic citizenship is being forged by the same social forces as those developing capitalism. It explores the varied development experiences of the region through an examination of the human development parameters. The book shows that formal credit flow to agriculture in Assam has declined during the post-reform phase. It outlines the challenges faced specifically by farmers in the mountain regions like Arunachal Pradesh. The book explains the impact of the policies of privatisation and deregulation for the region. It provides a succinct analysis of the fiscal situation of the states in the region.
