Entrepreneurship Status in NERÂ
The North Eastern Region (NER) of India consist of eight states namely Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. The region composing of huge agricultural resources which needs strategic exploration for inclusive growth of the region. The NER is needed to be backed by innovative science and technological interventions to revive the industrial climate and linking them up with trained entrepreneurs to ensure maximum impact.
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Variety of natural products are available like the fruits, vegetables, spices, tea, dairy products, coffee, bamboo, wool, various flora etc; it is also rich in handicrafts, handlooms, ceramic products, bamboo and cane furniture, bags, leather articles, jute products, natural dried leaves and grass items; forest and mineral based products, power and many more. Mostly women of NER doing the preparation of products and selling it themselves at the local market. The opportunities for entrepreneurship remain viable right from the basic necessities of life like the food, shelter and clothing to more luxurious and utility belongings.Â