Security and Development : The Political Economy of Insurgency in Manipur

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Growth of Nationalism in Manipur. 3. Economy of Manipur: The Dynamics of Development. 4. Dynamics of Growth of Militancy in Manipur. 5. Security and Development: Is there any trade off? 6. Conclusion. Bibliography. Annexures. Index.

Manipur, a northeastern state of India, is one of the conflict-ridden as well as underdeveloped states of India. This book is a humble attempt to address the issues of development and insurgency in the state and suggest some policy implications to come out of the vicious cycle of security and underdevelopment. As such the book has dealt with the growth of identity and nationalism among the three major ethnic groups in the state, viz., Meitei, Naga and Kuki; the dynamics of growth of the economy since feudal era till the present period; dynamics of growth of militancy and economic and social costs of insurgency.

This book will immensely help the policy makers, researchers, academicians and people as a whole to take relook into the chaotic situation that the state is facing today and help in restoring peace and development in the “Jewel of India”. (Jacket)