ABSTRACT
This chapter looks at the operational aspects of the subsidy components of the industrial policies and explores the uses of the concessions have been able to make an impact on industrial development and employment generation in this region. It discusses the process of ushering industrialisation through state-offered subsidies and concessions in the northeast region of India. The chapter provides a detailed analysis of the industrialisation process in the region in the post-liberalisation period and particularly after the initiatives made in the region since 1997. The British after taking over the administration of the northeast region slowly started the capitalist form of industrialisation process. Oil, coal and tea were the industries initiated with massive investments based on exploration and exploitation of local resources. Northeast India as a laggard in the development process has received the centre's attention. The Government of India has recognised the need to pay special attention to infrastructure development and boost the industrialisation process in the region.
