The far-flung region of North-East remained neglected for centuries in the pre-Independence era. However, an attempt has been made by the government to bifurcate it into eight states which have been dealt within these three volumes. The contents have deep bearing on the land, people, production, mineral resource, economy, trade, education administration politics religion dances, art and music, development schemes, communication and basic facilities like drinking water and medical. These volumes will be useful for teachers, statesmen, scholars and students interested in deep details on North-East region.

About the Author
T. Raatan, is Director of Public Libraries, Itanagar.

Table of Contents
Preface Introduction Section 1 Volume 3 SIKKIM Land and the People Socio-cultural and Linguistic Set-up Sikkim Political and Administrative Developments Background and Post-Merger Achievements in Education Emergence of a New Class Section II NAGALAND Land and the People Pre-and Post-Reorganisation Era Society and Customs Women in Naga tribal Society Naga Festivals and Songs New Planning in 2001 Section -III TRIPURA Land and the People Measures for Land Reforms and Their Implementation Mythology and Archaeology Rich Land and Other resources New Planning Index. Volume 2 : Preface Introduction Section-I ARUNACHAL PRADESH The Land and the People Farming and Other Related Functions Resources Under Forestry Mineral resources and Their Use Economy and Trade Education, Crafts and Skill-Up Gradation Section-II MANIPUR The land and the People Education, Literature and Linguistic Administrative and Political Struggle Principal Deities of the State Popular Manipuri Dances Economic Development of Manipur Section-III MIZORAM The Land and the People Political Parties in the State Impact of Terrorism on Politics and Administration Administrative Set-up New Planning Index. Volume 3: Preface Introduction Section-I Volume 1 ASSAM The Land and the People: A Background Assam in Post-1947 Period Identity Crisis Positive Side of Assam Movement Dawn of Consciousness: 1978 to 1981 Socio-Cultural and Linguistic Set-up of Assam Section II MEGHALAYA The Land and the People Constitution, the Law and the Local Administration Efficacy of Autonomous District Councils Old Tribal Set-up Comparison of Functioning of Old and New Self-Governing Bodies Women and the System of Local Self-governance Concept of New Class Defects with Bureaucratic Functioning Index.