Migration, Ethnic Conflict and Insurgency in North-East India

The North-East region of India is comprises of 8 states like Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram, Tripura and Sikkim. The region shares its international border with the neighbouring countries like China, Tibet, Bhutan, Burma, Bangladesh and somewhat isolated from the rest of India. Since from the time of India’s independence the North-Eastern region has been witnessing continuous influx of migrations and episodes of ethnic conflicts and insurgency related to violence distorting peace and national security. The consequence in manifold, affecting development and prosperity of this region.