ISAS Insights

The idea of building roadways, railroads and a multi-modal transport corridor for linking India through its Northeast states to Southeast Asia is significant in many respects. This paper examines the current state of development in Northeast India and its economic prospects should the idea of building connectivity infrastructure of this kind come to fruition and if trade relations with Southeast Asia were to flourish. Discussed, in particular, is the readiness of the region to open up. Also highlighted are some key issues that need to be borne in mind if Northeast India is to witness development and improve standards of living.