India’s Northeast: The Eight Pillars of Progress

India’s northeastern region, made up of eight diverse and beautiful states, is experiencing a massive and positive transformation. Often called “Ashtalakshmi”—a nod to the eight forms of the Goddess of Prosperity—these states include Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, and Sikkim. In the past, this area was often viewed as remote and isolated. … Read more