Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Northeast Leaders Demand Inclusive Growth for India@100 at Assam Tribune Dialogue
Leaders from Northeast India had a big discussion about what the country should be like when it turns 100 years old.
They said that when India grows, it needs to include everyone and take care of nature.
They feel that the Northeast's unique culture and environment should be a big part of the country's plans.
Speakers mentioned problems like not having good roads or internet in some areas and said that leaders need to listen to the people's needs.
They also stressed that it's important for everyone to work together to make sure the country develops in a fair way that respects all its different people and places.
Northeast leaders advocate for an inclusive and sustainable growth model for India@100, prioritizing regional identities and concerns.
Key issues raised include border security, per capita income, agrarian economy, industrialization, and quality education.
Speakers highlighted the need for recognition and space for the Northeast to define its own development roadmap.
Challenges in physical and digital connectivity, and a gap between policy promises and ground realities in the Northeast were pointed out.
There is a call for citizens to demand government accountability and ensure development is environmentally responsible.
- Who
- Leaders from the Northeast, including Utpal Sarma (AASU president), Mmhoaluno Kikon (political leader, poet, author from Nagaland), and Hasina Kharbhih (Impulse NGO Network founder). Senior journalist Sandeep Phukan hosted the panel discussion.
- What
- A panel discussion focused on creating an inclusive and sustainable growth model for India@100, emphasizing the need to prioritize the diverse identities, culture, and ecological concerns of the Northeast region.
- When
- Saturday, November 9
- Where
- Guwahati
- Why
- To discuss the vision for India@100, ensuring that national growth is inclusive, sustainable, and rooted in the diverse identities and aspirations of the Northeast region, addressing unaddressed regional issues and connectivity challenges.
National Growth Model
Northeast Centric Growth Model
Vision for India@100
National Growth Model
A national growth story that needs to be rooted in the diverse identities of all its people.
Northeast Centric Growth Model
Growth that is inclusive, sustainable, and deeply rooted in the diverse identities of the Northeast region, making regional aspirations central to the national growth story.
Regional Aspiration
National Growth Model
Regional aspirations need to be addressed for a progressive India.
Northeast Centric Growth Model
The Northeast region needs recognition, dignity, and space to define its own roadmap, with collective aspirations presented to the Centre.
Development Definition
National Growth Model
Development is defined by national progress.
Northeast Centric Growth Model
Growth without inclusion cannot be considered development; ground realities in the Northeast differ significantly from policy promises.
- Event
- The Assam Tribune Dialogue 25
- Topic
- Young Leaders' Vision for India 100: New Perspectives on Growth and Development
- Date
- Saturday, November 9
- Location
- Guwahati
- Key Concerns Raised
- Securing the Indo-Bangladesh border, improving per capita income, boosting irrigation, sustainable industrialization, quality education rooted in mother tongue and climate sensitivity, demographic changes, border vulnerability, physical and digital connectivity.
- Key Demands
- Inclusive and sustainable growth, recognition and space for Northeast to define its roadmap, accountability from governments, ensuring development does not harm the environment.
