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Seven Sisters Economic Profile

Seven Sisters Economic Profile. Arunachal Pradesh Assam Meghalaya Manipur Mizoram Nagaland Tripura. Arunachal Pradesh. Arunachal Pradesh : Gross Domestic State Product Overview. Source: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (2007). Arunachal Pradesh: Economic Trend.

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Seven Sisters Economic Profile

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  1. Seven Sisters Economic Profile • Arunachal Pradesh • Assam • Meghalaya • Manipur • Mizoram • Nagaland • Tripura

  2. Arunachal Pradesh

  3. Arunachal Pradesh: Gross Domestic State Product Overview Source: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (2007)

  4. Arunachal Pradesh: Economic Trend • 2004 Gross Domestic State Product (GDSP) estimated at Rs$706 million • Infrastructure improvement • Agriculture driven state • 61, 000 sq km of forestry • Agricultural Resources: • Rice, maize, millet, wheat, pulses, sugarcane, ginger and oilseeds • Major industries: • Sawmills, plywood, rice mills, fruit preservation and handloom handicrafts Source: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (2007) and NER Databank (2002)

  5. Assam

  6. Assam: GDSP Overview Source: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (2007)

  7. Assam: Economic Trend • Low economic growth rate of 3.3 % (period of 1981-2000) • 2001-2005 economy is showing signs of improvement – estimated growth rate of 5.3 - 6 % • 2004 GDSP estimated at Rs$13 billion • Agriculture accounts for more than a third of the states income • Adequate infrastructure but can be improved • Agricultural Resources: • Tea, rice, natural oil, sweet potato, banana, papaya, and variety of citrus fruits • Major industries: • Tea and petroleum refineries, crude oil and natural gas Source: Government of Assam, Economic Survey of Assam (2006)

  8. Meghalaya

  9. Meghalaya : GDSP Overview Source: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (2007)

  10. Meghalaya • 2004 GDSP estimated at Rs$1.6 billion • Predominantly an agriculture economy • Agriculture becoming limited and 10% of total geographic area is under cultivation • Importing goods: • Meat, eggs, food grains, etc. • Agricultural Resources: • Food grains (rice), soybean, cotton, citrus fruits, and horticulture crops • Natural Resources: • Coal, uranium, limestone, and granite • Surplus of power generation • Infrastructure constraints Source: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (2007) and NER Databank (2002)

  11. Manipur

  12. Manipur: GDSP Overview Source: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (2007)

  13. Manipur • 2004 GDSP estimated at Rs$1.2 billion • Agriculture is the backbone to the economy • Dependent on imports • Limited infrastructure facilities • Resources: • Forestry, water, minerals, handicrafts, handloom and textiles • Agriculture: • Tea, rubber, coffee, fruits/nuts/spices, field crops and vegetables Source: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (2007) and NER Databank (2002)

  14. Mizoram

  15. Mizoram: GDSP Overview Source: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (2007)

  16. Mizoram • 2004 GDSP estimated at Rs$685 million • Predominantly an agriculture state • Economically there is very less improvement in the agricultural productivity level • Assistance from Central Governments • Handloom and handicrafts have become the means of livelihood • Bamboo products are significant • Harvests 40% of India’s 80 million-ton annual bamboo crop Source: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (2007) and NER Databank (2002)

  17. Nagaland

  18. Nagaland: GDSP Overview Source: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (2007)

  19. Nagaland • 2004 GDSP estimated at Rs$1.4 billion • Agricultural driven state • Forestry is an important source of income • Infrastructure is minimal • Agriculture: • Rice, corn, millets, tobacco, oilseeds, sugarcane, and potatoes • Industry: • Weaving, woodwork, and pottery Source: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (2007) and NER Databank (2002)

  20. Tripura

  21. Tripura: GDSP Overview Source: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (2007)

  22. Tripura • 2004 GDSP estimated at Rs$2.1 billion • Agriculture is the mainstream of the economy • Poor development of infrastructure • Industrial sector is very poor and continues to be underdeveloped • Agriculture: • Oilseed, potato, sugarcane, and tea Source: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (2007) and NER Databank (2002)

  23. Seven Sisters Infrastructure Profile • Limited transport – small roads and highways • Remote areas • Roads are the only means of transporting goods throughout the states • Majority of the states have small airports • Limited railway system • Lacking communication system Source: NER Databank (2002), Infrastructure (2003), Agarwal (1988)

  24. Infrastructure Development Index (1991-93) Performance Index States The index level is compared to India’s average of 100 (----) Source: NER Databank (2002)

  25. Plans for Infrastructural Improvements • Improve rural roads and bridges • Develop urban roads and highways • Increase energy infrastructure • Integrate maintenance and repair of lands • Create facilities and amenities • Develop inland water transportation Source: NER Databank (2002), Infrastructure (2003), Agarwal (1988)

  26. Tourism Arrivals: Seven Sisters Source: India Tourism Statistics (2003)

  27. Economic Barriers • Malnutrition • Water scarcity • Poor health service • Lacking education system • Carrying capacity • Border security

  28. References • Dev, B.J., & Lahiri, D.K. (1987). Manipur: Culture and Politics. India: Mittal Publications. • Singh, T. (1972). Manipur A Study. Rajesh Printing Press. • Agarwal, A.K. (1988). North-Eastern Economy: Problems and Prospects. India: Mittal Publications. • India Tourism Statistics. (2003). Market research division ministry of tourism government of India (PDF). Retrieved November 13, 2007, tourism.gov.in/rtia/..%5Cstatistics%5CFTAIS2003.pdf • Gopalakrishnan, R. (1991). The North-East India Land, Economy and People. Vikas Publishing House Pvt Ltd. • Maps of India. (2004). Travel, hotels and profile of Meghalaya. Retrieved November 13, 2007, from http://www.mapsofindia.com/stateprofiles/meghalaya/ • Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. (2007). Retrieved November 12, 2007, from http://www.mospi.gov.in/ • Government of Assam, Economic Survey of Assam. (2006). Retrieved November 13, 2007, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assam • Infrastructure. (2003). Assam (PDF). Retrieved November 13, 2007, from http://assamgovt.nic.in/ • NER Databank. (2002). North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd. Retrieved November 12, 2007, from http://databank.nedfi.com/

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