Draft Annual Plan 2006-2007 Government of Arunachal Pradesh

Abstract

Arunachal Pradesh, the sentinel of the north eastern border of the country, is known for its ethnic, linguistic, cultural, religious and physiographical diversity. the State possesses a heterogeneous demographic character with distinct variations from each other in regard to dialects, culture, social customs and ethos. It is one of the most backward States in the country in the traditional sense of economic parameters. Historically, there was virtually a very little emphasis on economic development during the British Raj and even immediately after independence.