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North-East India is the easternmost region of , 1995 and the Ministry of Development of Northeastern Region (DONER) Ministry of Development of Northeastern Region Ministry of Development of Northeastern Region from Northeast Vigil was set up in September 2001. THE STATES # Arunachal Pradesh # Assam # Manipur # Meghalaya # Mizoram # Nagaland # Sikkim # Tripura Of these, Sikkim became an Indian protectorate in 1947 and a full state in 1975 . The states border Nepal , Bhutan , China , Myanmar and Bangladesh . However they share only a 21 km common border with the rest of India via the Chicken's Neck . POLITICAL ISSUES The North-East has been added to political India only in recent times, though India itself was rarely unified for most of its history. , Manipur and Tripura in the Northeast, and Balochistan and the North West Frontier Province in the northwest). After independence in 1947 , extension of the Indian state and political apparatus has been a challenge.Verghese, V. G. (2001) '' Unfinished Business in the Northeast: Pointers Towards Restructuring, Reconciliation and Resurgence '', Seventh Kamal Kumari Memorial Lecture, Guwahati The North-East became increasingly isolated. The isolation of the Northeastern states began earlier as a result of British imperialism, when the region was cut-off from its traditional trading partners ( are politically insignificant in Delhi. The northeastern states are home to many ethnic groups, that are engaged in self-preservation. In recent times, some of these struggles have turned violent, leading to proliferation of armed insurgent groups, like the , ULFA , and NDFB ). Soon after the Sino-Indian War of 1962 and especially after the rise of insurgency in the region, security influence on policies has increased.Sanjib Baruah (2001) '' Generals as Governors: The parallel political system of Northeast India , Himal Magazine, June 2001 The region is known for its unique culture, handicrafts, martial arts, and scenic beauty. Problems include insurgency, unemployment, drug addiction, and lack of infrastructure. Since the beginning of the economic liberalization in the 1990 s, studies have shown that this region is lagging behind the others in terms of development. SEE ALSO NOTES EXTERNAL LINKS
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