• ACHINTA KR. SAIKIA

The north Eastern states of India have lagged behind the rest of the country due to various topographical and physical constraints. These states also exhibit a social and cultural temperament that is different from the other parts of the country leading to further alienation. However, the neighbouring countries share similar background. It is possible to combine thesis similarities and work towards a common goal of regional cooperation and development. The Act East Policy initiated in 2014 is a step this direction aiming to augment socio-economic interactions and develop multi-dimensional trade, security, technical, educational, recreational and strategic ties among the littoral countries of the Indian Ocean. This is expected to help in the development process of the region and provide an opportunity for development of North East India.

Foreign Policy, trade, development, North Eastern India

"Act East Policy and North East India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 6, page no.470-472, June 2018, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1806864.pdf

"Act East Policy and North East India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 6, page no. pp470-472, June 2018, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1806864.pdf