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Synopsis Like any other region, Arunachal Pradesh too, has unique experience in terms of evolution and development. The importance of this state lies in its geo-strategic location, rich multi-ethnicity and abundant natural flora and fauna. Over last 55-56 years in the post-independence era, Arunachal’s personality acquired a new shape. However, the available works on it are largely either historico-cultural or anthropological. The book in your hand takes you to a different journey – a journey into different facets of development as occurred in Arunachal. This book focuses on: Comprehensive geographical background of Arunachal Pradesh; Developing and understanding of existing land use patterns and factors responsible for changes among land use categories; Identification of levels of agricultural development and regionality; Infrastructure (roads, telecommunications, post-office, banks, electrification) growth and intra-state distribution; Under-utilisation of education and health opportunities crucially shaping general development; Gender situation its Arunachal analyzing sex-ratio education and economic participation. Areas Covered: Geography/Gender Studies/Regional Development/Area studies.