Genesis of Human Development in North-East India: A Diagnostic Analysis

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This book examines the various aspects of human development in North East India. Covering sixteen districts across six states–Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura, it makes an analytical study of the indicators of human development in the region, with special focus on different socio-economics, linguistic and ethnic groups.

Taking a close look at the present scenario of education and health status, it deals with the quality of life and the nature of the occupation of the people of the region. Finally, it examines the human development index for the various socio economic and religious groups of the people. The book will be of immense use for students, researchers, policy makers and development workers.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Keya Sengupta

Keva Sengupta (b. 1957) is the Head of the Department of Economics of Assam University, Silchar. She is engaged in teaching and is in active research for over twenty years and she has published many research papers in national and international journals. She specializes in Price Theory, Social Sector and the North-East Economy, and is currently engaged in major research Projects of UGC and the ICSSR, New Delhi. She is also a life member of at least six professional bodies . Her book entitled Price Formation Process in the Indian Economy has recently been published by Mittal Publications, New Delhi.