Sunrise States: Realizing the growth potential of North-East

- Dare To Dream [ D2D]

Why this theme ?

▪ Because we feel that there is a lot of latent potential in the north east and we would like contribute to the harnessing of that potential

▪ To aid the upliftment of India through the integration of these states

▪ Enough attention is not given for this theme, though it is a serious issue that needs immediate attention.

▪ To ensure that the egalitarian structure is established amongst the North East States

Problems pertaining to the people

▪ Lack of civilization.

▪ Poor media coverage.

▪ Lack of awareness in the mainland.

▪ Step motherly treatment from Indian government.

▪ Lack of leadership.

▪ Lack education.

▪ Lack of participation in government affairs.

▪ Mainland people shy away from working there.

▪ Lack of connectivity.

Corruption Poor security

Step motherly treatment

Unlawful acts kept unchecked

Difficult to harness Resources

Division of Land

Isolated from the rest of India

No Modernization

Inactive in Politics

Biased on Culture and methods

Ignorance

Lack of Unity

Fishbone Diagram of the Problems Government

Geography People

Poor Integration of North East States with India

Targets !

Gain entry into the society of the local people

To improve the status of the people

Unification of the north eastern states

Bridging the gap between the NE States and the government

Achievement of the targets above ensure the integration of the north east with the Indian Economy

Proposal for achieving the targets set

▪ An organization should be set up with the following structure in the north east.

Public Relations

Politics

Resources

Media

Basic Needs

Volunteer Recruitment

Departments Public Relations Basic Needs Politics Media Resources

Qualities desired •Fluent in regional languages •People skills •Orators •Familiar with local culture •Leadership qualities •Local people preferred. •Legal advisor

•Health specialists •Educationalist •Adaptable to change •Service minded

•Policy makers •Familiar with Law and Order •Must be in tune with current affairs •Must be confident and fearless. •Must understand the needs of the people and act accordingly.

•VISCOM graduates preferred •Links with mainstream media •Influential people preferred •Eminent writers preferred

•Environmentalists •Good with human resources •Finance specialists •Earth science specialists.

Functions •Create working environment for other departments by negotiating with locals •Forms primary link of communication between departments and the locals •Must troubleshoot any dispute between department and locals

•Must understand the basic needs of the people and provide it on a seasonal basis. Example: Physical well-being , basic education, sanitation, shelter clothing, health care, etc.

•Forms a link between the central government and the local people •Handles claims for funding from the government •Must educate the people on Indian Politics. •Must pick out locals who are apt for leading their state

•Broadcast local happenings to the outer world. Example: social issues, local culture. •Appreciation of potential of locals •Inspire others to participate in movement.

•Gauge the potential of the untapped land and human resources •Find improvements for existing systems •Grooming of local people , in sense of developing and directing them

Public Relations Department [PRD]

1 • Gather information regarding locals

2 • Mingle with them and gain acceptance

3 • Create platform for setting up other departments

4 • Understand their needs and draft it to the departments concerned

5 • Obtain solutions given by the departments and implement it

6 • Increase the functionality of the other departments with regular checkup

7 • Vouch for the other departments by showing them positive results

8 • Make the organization a trusted one among the people

Basic Needs Department

1 After settling in the area, start analyzing the basic needs of the people

2 Provide for these basic needs on a seasonal basis with the help of the PRD

3 Stress on importance of sanitation and primary health care

4 Establish centers of primary education for the children

5 Ensure that child labor is not practiced

Politics department

1 • Settle in locale with aid of PRD

2 • Must understand existing trust of people on Indian Government

3 • Must analyze previous political reforms which have succeeded and failed

4 • Provide material to educate the people regarding Indian politics to the PRD

5 • Obtain feedbacks from the PRD and modify their methods according to public responses

6 • Must be able to pick out people and mould them to participate in Indian Politics

7 • Must educate the people on democracy and encourage voting

Media Department

1 • Present conditions will be broadcasted

2 • Light is shed on North East people by producing documentaries

3 • Media will provide a platform for local people to voice their views

4 • Showcasing the work done by various depts. to outside world to attract attention from citizens all over India

5 • Use influential people to increase the reach of the department

6 • Provide a platform for the locals to showcase their potential , thereby increasing confidence and trust

7 • Using people specific methods. Example: Puppetry to attract school children regarding the problems

8 • Inspire other people to join the organization

Resource Department

1 • The resources available are gauged

2 • Human resource specialists will separate the people into groups based on their aptitude for different work

3

• Occupational groups will be organized within the locality by rural volunteers to enhance production and teamwork

4

• Based on the land resources available, permissions and sanctions for various startups are drafted. Example : Mining

5 • Transport and general connectivity of the locals with the rest of India are petitioned to the government

6 • Funding from the government is managed effectively for the functioning of the organization

7 • Care is taken to promote eco friendly solutions

Plan of action

▪ The PRD forms a communication channel between the departments and the locals

▪ Since the basic needs are provided, people are under less pressure and can focus on their development

▪ The Resources department splits the available workforce based on their aptitudes for different jobs

▪ The politics department trains individuals and groups so that they can enter into Indian Politics and turn into responsible citizens

▪ Everything done by the organization is centered on modernization, so that the people become in tune with the present world

▪ The unification of the states is then achieved

▪ This ensures that the north east becomes ready to integrate with the mainland

▪ Thus their involvement in Indian Economics is enhanced

Funding

Conclusion

The reason behind this presentation is to enlighten the dark side of Indian society which craves for help. We believe that if this program is effectively executed, then the integration of the North East with India will take place. This ensures that the walls dividing both peoples are brought down, and will pave a way for a brighter future, and our unity is strengthened beyond measure. Thus the Indian growth story turns into one of peace and prosperity. JAI HIND!