INTEGRATED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NORTH-EAST INDIA
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Sustainable development refers to a pattern of development that meets present needs while protecting the capacity of future generations to meet their own needs. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide an important framework for such an approach. North-East India occupies a distinctive position in the socio-economic and ecological landscape of the country. Comprising Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura, the region is characterized by rich biodiversity, diverse ethnic communities, traditional knowledge systems and considerable natural resources. At the same time, geographical remoteness, inadequate infrastructure, livelihood insecurity, environmental vulnerability, unemployment and uneven access to quality education and healthcare continue to affect its development. This paper examines integrated sustainable development in the eight North-Eastern states of India through secondary data analysis of district-level sustainable development goal. The study uses the SDG Index 2023-2024 prepared by NITI Aayog in collaboration with the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region. The findings indicate that substantial progresses 103 of the 121 districts (85.1%) were classified as Front Runners compared with 62% in the previous record. The paper highlights integrated development framework combining education, livelihoods, digital inclusion, environmental conservation, gender equality and locally responsive governance.
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