Anveshan
- 1. Sunrise States: Realizing the growth potential of North-East
- 2. STRENGTHS Low Population density, hence more opportunity for infrastructure and real estate development High literacy rate among youth Hilly terrain perfectly suited for tourism industry and great promise for tourism development Large natural resources and potential for growth in the agro-forestry sector including expansive and extensive bamboo plantation, exotic flora.
- 3. STRENGTHS Large mineral deposits (particularly in Assam and Meghalaya) A bio-diversity hot spot. Endowed with perennial rivers and water bodies with tremendous hydel power potential. Proximity to one of world’s fastest growing economies, S.E. Asia. Rich heritage of handicrafts. Unique community spirit and democratic traditional system of local self- government.
- 4. WEAKNESSES Hilly terrain High rainfall and floods Around 70% of the economy is agricultural dependent Porous borders Low power generation
- 5. Threats Ethnic violence Militarism Natural calamities BPL count is more than India’s average Illegal and un-controlled immigration China’s advantage on bramhaputra
- 6. OPPORTUNITIES Governments subsidies as per new North East Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy 2007 Brahmaputra and its tributaries cab be tapped for energy, irrigation, and transportation Fertile land around this river best suited for advance agriculture and horticulture Huge opportunities for agro and agro processing industries Availabilityof almost 50000 MW of untapped hydro electricity.
- 7. OPPORTUNITIES Empowermentof people :-A International branding and marketing of North eastern region Large scale grape production can lead to fine quality wine production
- 8. SCENARIO ANALYSIS Scenario 1 – Indian Economic growth remains constant at 5.5% • Agricultural growth continues at around x percentage • Per capita income rises to y • Power availability reaches • Education, infrastructural development continue to remain important growth opportunities Scenario 2 – Indian economic growth declines to 3% • Agricultural growth rate falls to x2 • Per capita income remains constant • Power available remains constant • Employment generating jobs, and agricultural development become new growth centres Scenario 3 – Indian economic grows by 8-9% • Setup of new industries • High disposable income • Opportunities for setup of new malls and shopping arcade • Easy availability of finance • Real estate, education, tourism etc. serve as important growth centres.
- 9. AGRICULTURE-How to develop it further Vast potential for agriculture, horticulture and forestry A green revolution backed by financial institutionsand R&D Forest cover of more than 66.1% hence special support to rubber production Establishing of industries that make use of rubber as raw material Encourage private players to establish beer factories producing rice beer & rice vodka
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