Three Decades of Change in North-east India: Growth, Sectoral Shifts and Inequality

The study offers a comprehensive analysis of the economic situation in North-East India, emphasising growth, sectoral dynamics, and inequality trends over nearly three decades in the post-economic reform period. The study had three basic objectives: to examine growth patterns in Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) and per capita income, assess sectoral contributions, and investigate inequality trends among states. Findings revealed varied growth patterns, with Sikkim and Mizoram leading, while Assam showed improvement. A shift to service-oriented economies was noted, though sectoral contributions varied. Initial GSDP inequality convergence has faced challenges since 2010-11, highlighting rising per capita income inequality and the need for targeted policy interventions.