CONNECTIVITY CHALLENGES OF NORTH EASTERN REGION OF INDIA AND ITS ACT EAST POLICY

Ashwini Sharma; Navin Varma

Volume : VII, Issue : IX, September - 2018

CONNECTIVITY CHALLENGES OF NORTH EASTERN REGION OF INDIA AND ITS ACT EAST POLICY

Ashwini Sharma, Navin Varma

Abstract :

India embarked with its Look East Policy(LEP), that later evolved as Act East Policy (AEP) with multifaceted strategic ambition. It had two major perspectives, namely Security and Economy. India also sees its North Eastern Region(NER) as its Gateway to East Asia and strives to leverage the maximum. India hence initiated series of measures that promote Culture, Connectivity and Commerce in NER which in turn draws similar ties from its eastern neighbours. This article analyses the role and potential of India�s NER in achieving the objectives of AEP with special reference to connectivity.