Arunachal Pradesh on the Threshold: Implementing India's Look East Policy

by Jarbom Taipodia

ISBN: 9789371703444
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Imprint : Regency Publications
Year : 2026
Price : Rs. 7490.00
Biblio : xi+156pg., tbls., fig., ind., 25cm

Author Profile

Dr. Jarbom Taipodia was born in Gensi Village in 1992 under Lower Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh. He hails from a humble Galo Family and currently serves as a District Mission Manager in Arunachal State Rural Livelihoods Mission, Government of Arunachal Pradesh. He completed his Post Graduation in Political Science from Mahatma Gandhi University and earned his doctorate from William Carey University, Shillong, Meghalaya. He is a member of Indian Political Science Association and has published research papers in journals and presented national and international seminars.

About The Book

This book delves into India's motivations behind the Look East Policy, exploring trade opportunities of Arunachal Pradesh and other North Eastern States. It examines the challenges these regions faces and recent development in India's Look East Policy. The focus is on disseminating information about the policy in Arunachal Pradesh, highlighting its potential for economic growth and nature tourism. The book also analyses the hurdles in implementing the policy and proposes strategies to overcome them. Additionally, it advocates for reviving ancient trade relations by reopening links with countries like Myanmar, Bhutan, and China, underscoring the need and benefits of such connections.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements v Preface vii 1. Introduction 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Background of India’s Look East Policy 2 1.3 India’s “Look East Policy” and South East Asian Countries 6 1.4 Current Situation and Background 7 1.5 Arunachal Pradesh and India’s Look East Policy 8 1.6 Statement of the Problem 9 1.7 Rationale of the Study 10 1.8 Geographical Location: Arunachal Pradesh 11 1.9 Scope of the Study 13 1.10 Significance of the Study 13 1.11 Research Questions 14 1.12 Objective of the Study 14 1.13 Methodology 14 x Arunachal Pradesh on the Threshold: Implementing India’s Look East Policy 1.14 Limitations of the Study 16 1.15 The study is divided into five chapters 17 Conclusion 18 2. Review of Literature 19 2.1 Introduction 19 Conclusion 43 3. India’s Look East Policy: Theoretical Framework 47 3.1 Introduction 47 3.2 Objectives of the Look East Policy 48 3.3 India’s Look East Policy: Approaches 50 3.4. Significance of Look East Policy for the Northeastern States 52 3.5 Scope of India’s “Look East Policy” 54 3.6 Dimension of India’s “Look East Policy” 58 3.7 Phase of India’s Look East Policy 67 3.8 India’s Relation with Southeast Asia 76 3.9 Importance of Look East Policy in Northeast India 77 3.10 Economic Partnership under the Look East Policy 78 3.11 Holistic Approach for Effective Implementation of Look/Act East Policy in North Eastern Region (NER) 79 3.12 Northeast Vision 2020 and Northeast Carbon Vision 2030 and the Look / Act East Policy 80 Conclusion 81 4. Data Analysis & Interpretation: Analysis of Look East Policy Concerning Arunachal Pradesh 85 4.1 Introduction 85 4.1(A) Respondents Profile 87 4.2 (B) Analysis of Look East Policy and its Implementation in Arunachal Pradesh.(Set of Questions similar for both government officials and the local public). 94 4.3 Analysis of Look East Policy and its Implementation Concerning Contents xi Arunachal Pradesh 110 4.4 Analysis of Look East Policy and its Implementation Concerning Arunachal Pradesh. 113 4.5 Government of Arunachal Pradesh and LEP since 1991. 117 Conclusion 118 5. Finding, Suggestion and Conclusion 121 5.1 Introduction 121 5.2 Major Finding of the Study 122 Conclusion 137 Bibliography 141 Glossary 153 Index 155