Which states are in the North East region when were they added as a part of India?

Formation of North Eastern states

State	Historic Name	Statehood
Arunachal Pradesh	North-East Frontier Agency	1987 (earlier a Union Territory of India, constituted in 1971)
Assam	Kamarupa	1947
Manipur	Kangleipak	1971 (earlier a Union Territory of India, constituted in 1956)
Meghalaya	Khasi hills, Jaintia hills and Garo hills	1971

Why did the North East region became very strategic after 1962?

Moreover, after the India-China border conflicts in 1962, the North East became a strategic region as regards the national security of India. Any indigenous ethnic movement was considered as “anti-national” and became a “security trouble”.

Why Meghalaya was separated from Assam?

When Bengal was partitioned on 16 October 1905 by Lord Curzon, Meghalaya became a part of the new province of Eastern Bengal and Assam. However, when the partition was reversed in 1912, Meghalaya became a part of the province of Assam.

Which is the largest of the seven sister states of northeast India?

In terms of Area , Arunachal Pradesh is the largest state in the Northeast India. The major rivers of this state are Brahmaputra and it’s tributaries.

Is North East India poor?

We have observed that Meghalaya is the most deprived state in northeast India while Mizoram, Tripura are in relatively better-off position among the northeastern states. This study has explored that the Kurung Kumey district belonging to Arunachal Pradesh is the poorest district among the 86 districts.

Was Arunachal Pradesh part of Assam?

Formerly known as the North East Frontier Agency (from the British colonial era), the area was part of Assam until it was made the Indian union territory of Arunachal Pradesh in 1972, and in 1987 it became an Indian state.

Why did Nagaland separate from Assam?

The central government sent the Indian Army in 1955, to restore order. In 1957, an agreement was reached between Naga leaders and the Indian government, creating a single separate region of the Naga Hills.

Is Meghalaya safe?

Meghalaya is perhaps one of the safest states that we have visited. The people are friendly and will always be ready to help you. Meghalaya is also one of the safest places for women to travel. Being a matrilineal society, crimes against women are not much seen here.

Which is bigger Assam or Arunachal Pradesh?

Arunachal is the largest state (area-wise) in the North-East Region. 83,743 sq….Hemant Singh.

Area	78, 438 sq. km, Districts are 23
Attained Statehood	Aug. 15, 1947(Assam is the gateway to the north-east.)
Population (2011 Census)	3.12 crore

How can the north east be integrated in the India-ASEAN Vision?

The North East region must be included in the India-ASEAN Vision for trade and cooperation. Development Plan for the North East should factor India-ASEAN strategic cooperation. Integrated and bottoms up approaches are required for integration of the North east in the Look East Policy.

How to resolve the Arunachal Pradesh-China border dispute?

Sentiments of the people of Arunachal Pradesh should be taken into consideration by the central government while discussing the frameworks for resolution of the border dispute with China. Matching infrastructure and military capability should be build to ensure peace and enable negotiations from a position of strength. Save time, effort, and money!

Should Doner be merged with North East Council (NEC)?

The Ministry of the Development of the North East region (DoNER) be merged with the North East Council (NEC) for better strategic planning and coordination of various developmental projects in the region. Focus of the Ministry f DoNER and NEC should be on investment in mega-projects which will make big difference to the development of the region.

Is north eastern India still facing problems of insurgency?

North Eastern India has been facing problems of insurgency for near 5 decades, but things are now settling down and peace started to prevail. What is insurgency?