This book attempts to address the major issues and problems faced by Manipur. Explaining the theoretical aspects and methods of political economy of India, it describes in detail the present economic condition of Manipur and the Central Government’s policy towards the state.
Further, it examines the various problems and issues concerning Manipur, including the politics of peace in the name of development, frequent protests and economic blockades, the environmental degradation, visionless youths, corruption, failure of emotional integration, and different political aspirations of the people. The impact of conflict situation on higher education in the state has also been assessed.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dhanabir Laishram
Dr. Dhanabir Laishram, born in 1954, is presently Senior lecturer in regional College and Guest Lecturer, department of Political Science, Manipur university. He hails from the unique village of Thongju in Manipur. He has travelled widely. In 1997 he participated in the Working Groups for Indigenous People at the United Nations in Geneva. He participated in the working groups again in 1999 and 2000. He got ESPRANTO learning in 2001 in Netherland. He went to Thailand in 2001 and Shan states in Myanmar in 2005 to study genesis of tai people. He is a member of universal expranto association, Netherland. He is also advisor of All manipur united Clubs’ Organisation (AMUCO). Dr. Dhanabir Laishram has also published a book titled “Chaokhatpa Khunnae Amasung Meeyam†and several articles on various aspects of North East India in national and international journals.
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