Intricate inter-play of diverse factors has been the force multipliers for extremism in the North East. Discuss. Suggest a multilayered strategy to tackle the menace of extremism in this region.

The North-East has suffered from an interplay of multiple factors leading to extremism: 1) Demographic anarchy: Assam & Arunachal. 2) Developmental and infrastructure deficit. 3) Feeling of marginalization and alienation from the mainstream. 4) Land elimination: Lara Committee points out that 40% of those deprived from alienation are tribals. 5) Ethnic Identity: Identity across state and even country borders. eg. Nagas, who champion 'Nagaism'. 6) Ethnic clashes: ops in Manipur, between Kukis and Meitei.

Surrender-cum-rehabilitation scheme for erstwhile insurgents. Economic Development: - Bring investment and infrastructure growth to North-East. - Affording implementation of Schedule V, XI and PESA safeguards. - Regional connecting through PCS. - PLI for huge setting up industries in North-East. These measures will go a long way in 'winning hearts and minds', allowing us to integrate the North-East into the mainstream.