Question 11GS3GS3
What are the issues faced in the development of trade and industries in the North-Eastern Region (NER) of India? Comment on the measures that have been taken to tackle these issues. (Answer in 250 words)
Main Body
The 'seven sisters' of North Eastern region continue to remain shielded from India's growth of trade and industries. (Map showing NER with West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram) [Issues faced] 1) Terrain related challenges hampering industries growth i.e. mountains, forest, heavy rainfall, shifting rivers meghalaya brahmaputra 2) Poor infrastructuredue to historic neglect and 'development deficit' 3) Lack of integrated development approach i.e. North Eastern Zone council not functioned, State governments not forming policy to attract industry 4) Lack of Skilled workersagriculture in focus and 'way of life', tribal dominance 5) Insurgency issues (internal security threat)causing fear to establish companies 6) Market development poordemand less so trade not developed. 7) Corruption in administrationease of doing business poor, led sapim duty companies 8) 'Resource curse'huge resources but not able to leverage as 'strategic' thinking not there 9) Border areaso important companies cannot be established.
not forming policy to attract industry Steps takenEffectiveness 1) Creation of MODNER (Ministry of Development of North East region) 2) UDAN Yojane (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrikfor cheap flights) and Krishi UDAN for movement of goods 3) Infrastructure creationBhupren Hazarika Setu connection Assam-Arunachal, Dhubd-Sadiya (National Waterways 2) 4) Border Village development programme 5) Education and Vocational Skilling through schemes like 'Ektanya', Nai Udaan etc. Largely effective scheme and have led to attraction of industries and creating growth in North EastBut more steps needed like- Joining North East with ASEAN by BIMSTEC, ZMT highway, kaladan project - Incentivize companies for setting inputs by 'tax holidays', SEZ (Baba Kalyani Committee). - Hydro Developmental district i.e 'Road to New India must pass through North East'
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Conclusion
Largely effective schemes and have led to attraction of industries and creating growth in North East → But more steps needed
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Topper
Dishant Amrutlal Nisar
AIR 192030
Subject & Paper
GS3GS3
Topic
Land Reforms, Liberalization, Infrastructure & Investment
Manufacturing and Industrial Sector
Manufacturing and Industrial Sector
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