1. Manthan’13 Topic: Sunrise States
NER 2020
Team Details: (se7enbros)
1. Mirant Parikh, Nirma University
2. Romil Shah, Nirma University
3. Sagar Patel, Nirma University
4. Manan Chandarana, Nirma University
5. Sahil Shah, Nirma University
Realizing the growth potential of North-East
Innovative solutions for the all-round development of the Seven sister states
Introduction

2. (A)
• Three PHCs at Borobekra of Jiribam Sub
Division, Tousem PHC of Tamenglong
district, Patpuimum (CCPur) managed by
Karuna Trust under PPP Arrangement
• This can help allot more percentage to
disaster management
(A)
• Reduction in IMR to 27 from 49, hence spent on
health in service sector to be compensated by
transport system which is more required
(A)
• Generation of 600 lakh mandays and
introduction of Bio Metric /Smart Cards
• Implementing ICDS scheme in Mission Mode
• Assam Minorities Development and Finance
Corporation Ltd. to take up activities for overall
socio economic benefit of all minorities
INDUSTRIAL PROBLEM
• Lengthy procedure for sanctioning of schemes
under NLCPR (presently, it takes 2 years to get
the scheme approved)
• Central Road budget share is meagre
INDUSTRIAL SOLUTION
• The approval of schemes must be hastened
• Regional officers should be empowered to
approve small schemes under NLCPR
INDUSTRIAL PROBLEM
• Imminent need for railway broad gauging
• One of the most isolated part, because of
under-developed transport capacity
INDUSTRIAL SOLUTION
• Treaty can be made with Bangladesh to use
Chittagong port for export-import
• Inland water trade with Bangladesh can be
established
INDUSTRIAL PROBLEM
• Narrow Tax Base : Not good for PPP
• Frequent Land-slides : Frequent interruption
in the transportation
INDUSTRIAL SOLUTION
• Tax base must be progressive, instead of being
narrow
• The model followed by Himachal Pradesh to
lessen the land-slides should be followed
(A) 11th Five Year Plans’ Success and Changes to be incorporated in next 12th Five Year Plans

3. (A)
• Increased rail and roadways
to help the increasing
growth of Tertiary Sector
(A)
• Reduce jhum area, create horticulture crops, increase water
and power supply, rain and agriculture harvesting system
(A) 11th Five Year Plans’ Success and Changes to be incorporated in next 12th Five Year Plans
INDUSTRIAL PROBLEM
• Power Shortage
• Prolonged Monsoon
• The CSS programme
is not flexible enough
for the hilly and
remote areas
INDUSTRIAL SOLUTION
• Power Shortage can be
avoided by exploiting
the Hydel resources of
the state
• The CSS programme
must be amended to
make it area specific
INDUSTRIAL PROBLEM
• All CSS, NLCPR and NEC should
be fully financed by the central
grant.
• Currently, 10% of total is
provided from state plan outlay
INDUSTRIAL SOLUTION
• Central schemes should be fully
backed by central govt. only
• International cross border
connectivity via Nagaland can
provide the NER with more trade
opportunities
INDUSTRIAL PROBLEM
• Inadequate policies
for management of
huge natural
resource base
• Facing severe brain
drain due to youth
unemployment
INDUSTRIAL SOLUTION
• Policies for specific
natural resources
(i.e. Mining should
be implemented)
• Local employment
can be generated by
establishment of
more industries in
the state
INDUSTRIAL PROBLEM
• Monsoon : April-
October: Total
Unproductivity
• Shortage of skilled
labour
INDUSTRIAL SOLUTION
• Construction of
Industrial-villages to
continue work
process, even in the
monsoon

4. International Borders
Inner Line Permits
Interstate Migration
• Temporary/Seasonal
migration can be reduced by
providing trade jobs to
seekers. Also increases
exports
• Increasing educational
institutes to reduce brain
drain from NER and provide
jobs too
• Recreate tourism,
paramilitary force to provide
alternate employment
• Developing agricultural
sector, using technology
• Increase permit duties to
generate revenue
• Reduce permit availability
hardships to encourage more
immigrants, easy accessibility
• Limit extra use of natural
resources and check in-out
migration
• Encourage legal international
trade with bordering 5
countries
• Enhance border security to
ensure NER residents are not
affected
• Check infiltration of arms/
armaments from other
countries which can provoke
violence
• Increase paramilitary and
regional forces which also
ensures employment

5. NORTH-EAST INDUSTRIAL CORRIDOR
Development of this corridor can be an effective tool for bringing about a radical change in North-East, an
already neglected part of India.
WHY INVEST?
North-Eastern region has cheap, literate and English
speaking labor, tax exemptions by Govt., abundant
resources, good connectivity with developed ASEAN
region which can lead to easy access for export and
investment.
1 Export to the Western countries is on a downfall
due to recession. So, to withstand this times of
slowdown India is focusing on ASEAN countries
and North-East can be India’s Gateway to these
countries
Annual Trade Policy of the year 2009-2010 to be
incorporated which seems successful in terms or
Export-Import ratio as well as quantity
2
ASEAN trade by partner country/region, 2011 as per Nov’12: ASEAN Statistics
Table 24 (in US$ thousand)
ISO
Code
Trade
partner
country
Value of trade Share to total
Exports from
ASEAN
Imports by ASEAN Total trade
Exports from
ASEAN
Imports
from
ASEAN
Total
trade
IN India 4,27,54,703.5 2,56,74,078.1 6,84,28,781.5 3.4 2.2 2.9
• Border Trade Policies like Land
Custom Stations notified under
Section 7 of the Customs Act, 1962
help a lot in exchange of
commodities
• There is no duty on 40 specified
items for rest countries except
Myanmar where 5%
duty is levied
Year Export Import Total
2006-07 6.13 2.69 8.82
2007-08 4.94 1.35 6.29
2008-09 1.61 0.76 2.37
2009-10 24.5 8.32 32.82
2010-11 0.26 3.80 4.16

6.  FDI Policy
• FDI up to 100% is allowed under the
automatic route in all activities/sectors except
the following which will require approval of
the Government or which does not affect the
local population
 FDI in areas of:
I. Export Oriented Units (EOUs)
100% FDI is permitted under automatic route for
setting up 100% EOU, subject to sectorial norms.
Proposals which are not covered under the
automatic route would be considered and
approved by FIPB.
II. Industrial Park
100% FDI is permitted under automatic route for
setting up of Industrial Park. Electronic Hardware
Technology Park (EHTP) Units All proposals for FDI /
NRI investment in EHTP Units are eligible for
approval under automatic route subject to certain
parameters.
III. Software Technology Park Units
All proposals for FDI/NRI investment in STP Units
are eligible for approval under automatic route
subject to parameters listed
FDI and Other Policies: Future goals and targets
 Other Policies
1. About 50% recruitment from local areas
2. CSR towards developing NE region for the benefit of the local populace

7. • NEIC will start from Kolkata, passing through Bangladesh, the NE states and
finally to the ASEAN countries, Kolkata being an industrial hub of the eastern
part of the country it will provide the initial thrust to the corridor
• Including Bangladesh is a two-fold approach:
1. Due to economic development in Bangladesh, less migration in NE states
2. The NE states can also access the ports in Bangladesh for export purpose
• From Bangladesh it will enter NE states, finally from NE states it will pass
through the ASEAN countries
• NEIC will provide employment to large number of local populace reducing
their migration to other states
• With greater industries the infrastructure in the region can be developed and
food processing industry can be developed to a large scale leading to a higher
minimum support price(MSP) for the farmers and hence their development
 NEIC project goals
• Double employment potential in five years (14.87% CAGR), Triple industrial
output in five years (24.57% CAGR), Quadruple exports from the region in five
years (31.95% CAGR)
 Vision of NEIC
• To create strong economic base with globally competitive environment and
state-of-the-art infrastructure to activate local commerce, enhance foreign
investments and attain sustainable development.
• Stable regulations, well-developed communications, efficient transportation
systems and the pro-business environment are some of the essential
requirements to be fulfilled to accomplish the huge potential for growth and
development
• The underlying philosophy for NEIC is to establish a competitive economy,
enhance regional/ urban-rural connectivity, integrate inherent strengths of
existing resources, upgrade human skills, attain technological advancements,
enhance local trade and commerce base of the country and ensure attractive
investment climate
NEIC Policy: Future goals and targets

8. Develop Infrastructure: Transport and Power Systems
Roads and Railways sector is to
be increased to 2.5% more level
in order to increase international
trade efficiently
Hydel-power capacity can be
increased to solve the urge and
need for power
1. A hydro power plant can
be developed on Teesta
river collaborating with
Bangladesh, whose benefit
will be shared by both
countries
2. This project will have direct
impact on employment
and capital generation
3. Power can be supplied to all
NER along with Sikkim and
West Bengal
Potential industries to be developed or can
be exported to neighboring countries(ref.
ASEAN trade)
Fuel requirements
can be
accomplished once
properly enhanced
Highest possible
revenue
generation along
with foreign trades
Cash crops like rubber, tea, coffee are
in abundance and can be enhanced to
improve foreign exports as well as
employment
Under the ‘Look-East Policy’, improved links with international
neighbours is a priority. Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar and TAR
should be connected to Guwahati in addition to Bangkok. Another
international airport for the southern part of NER in Agartala can be
prioritized.
Inland water transport can be a viable if the following needs to be done:
There is a need to improve facilities for night navigation and mechanical
handling.
Cargo vessels and terminals should be increased to meet the rising demands.
Emphasis should be on PPPs for the development of fairways and
infrastructure in IWT.

9. Tripura
ULFA
Almost
REMOVED by
overthrowing
rulers
NDFB – KLNLF
Tribal group clashes, non violently CONTROLLABLE and
removable
UPDS
Demand for
REMOVAL of illegal
immigrants, peace
talks on
ULNF – PREPAK
Demand separate Manipur, can
be CURBED by removal of local
leaders and checking on arm
infiltration and illegal extortion
by introducing paramilitary
forces and advancing their
security
NSCN-IM – NSCN-K
Demand Greater Nagaland,
oppose groups of other states, is
continuously CHECKED by
paramilitary forces and is
manageable as they follow
Maoist ideology and not
Hitlerism
NLFT – ATTF
Usually against illegal Bangladeshi
residents, and will be STOPPED
once the state residents are
treated equally with proper
employment, infrastructure, health
and state GDP increase
ANVC – HNLC
Formed to oppose corruption
and protect the native tribal
groups, can be SUPPORTED by
enforcing anti-corruption forces
and enhancing Tribal Quotas
BNLF – HPC-D
Opposing Assamese
domination, can be HELPED
by encouraging industrial
policies to uplift tribal
groups and peace treaties
with Assamese groups
Insurgencies: Reasons and Solutions

10. 1. Awareness must be created in local
people regarding importance of
protection environment based on
UNESCO guide-lines
• Vocational training should be offered
to local population in ways to
preserve environment, dealing with
foreigners , english proficiency and
having knowledge of culture and its
history
2. Tracking of endangered species using
technology (e.g. GPS )
• Increasing communication between
forest officers to curb poaching
Result: Helping Environment and
preserving natural resources
1. Organizing international photography
and adventure sports contest in
National Parks and other natural
places
2. Increasing content of E-data regarding
ethnic backdrop of the region, History,
bio-diversity, unique species,
clarifying myths, and providing
integrated tourist plan for all the 8
states
• A platform for genuine tourist-reviews
and experience sharing should be
developed
3. Simplification in procedures for ILP,
RAP and PAP
Result: Increased Media coverage and
hence more public awareness
MARKETING-
connecting the world
ECOTOURISM
Increasing
Stakeholders
1. Local mass should be empowered
for tourism infrastructure growth,
instead of attracting private
hoteliers for the same
• Loans should be made easily
available for the new startups
regarding eco-tourism
2. Private ventures should be backed
by PPP (e.g. Resorts)
3. Individual awards should be
declared yearly to encourage
healthy competition and promote
best tourism practices
Result: Inclusive growth and
developed tourism related
infrastructure

11. Tourism Infrastructure Building and Human Employement
The tourism industry is one of the most potential for NER than
any other state in India as the statistics show
The rich natural beauty, serenity and exotic flora and fauna of
the area are invaluable resources for the development of eco-
tourism. The region is endowed with diverse tourist attractions
and each State has its own distinct features
The attractions are scattered over the entire region and are
largely located in remote areas within highly fragile
environments. These attractions and the people of the Region
constitute rich tourism resources
The facilities for stay, food, shopping and entertainment are
improving tremendously
International Tourism Mart, Guwahati 2013
Country-wise details of International
delegates: (Update as on 15th Jan. 2013)
Country Number of Participants
Australia
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Brunei
Cambodia
France
Germany
Indonesia
Italy
Japan
Korea
Lao
Malaysia
Myanmar
Philippines
Singapore
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand
UK
USA
Vietnam
4
6
5
1
8
2
3
2
2
4
5
8
4
5
1
7
1
1
1
4
3
1
7
TOTAL 85

12. References
 KUNALKESHRI - RAM. B. BHAGAT, ‘Temporary and seasonal migration in India’
 http://www.mdoner.gov.in/content/inner-line-permit
 NER Databank: Nedfi: http://www.nedfi.com/node/46
 Nedfi: ‘Introduction to NEIPP-2007’: http://www.nedfi.com/node/181
 Industrial Policies of NER state Governments : http://databank.nedfi.com/content/industrial-policy
 Annual State Policies of NER states: Nedfi
 North East Summit’13 PWD
 http://www.north-east-india.com/