Unfolding Realities

Unfolding Realities: Multidimensional Issues of North East India is a comprehensive edited volume that critically examines the diverse challenges and complexities shaping contemporary Northeast India. Bringing together research from a wide range of disciplines— including political science, history, sociology, literature, economics, environmental studies, and education—the book offers a holistic understanding of the region's socio-political struggles, cultural diversity, ecological concerns, and developmental aspirations. It explores themes such as identity politics, autonomy movements, colonial legacies, environmental resilience, gendered experiences, indigenous knowledge systems, and the transformative role of art, culture, and policy frameworks like the Act East Policy and NEP 2020. Through scholarly analyses, case studies, and interdisciplinary perspectives, the volume highlights both the persistent challenges and emerging opportunities of the region. Serving as an insightful resource for researchers, students, policymakers, and general readers, the book invites deeper engagement with the lived realities of Northeast India and emphasizes the necessity of empathy, inclusiveness, and historically informed understanding for sustainable peace and development. About the Editors Dr. Dhrubajyoti Saikia, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Kakojan College, Jorhat, Assam. He has co-authored nine academic books with ISBNs. Dr. Lucky Chetia, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., is presently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Sonari College, Charaideo, Assam. She has co-authored two academic books with ISBNs, including Indian Political Thought, Gandhi and Ambedkar.