Abstract
The paper is a momentary explanation of findings of various human development reports and
studies undertaken by individual researchers on the states of northeast India. The outcomes reveal that
achievement of northeastern region is quite satisfactory in comparison to all India average achievements in some
dimensions of human development but it has miserably failed in bringing proportionate economic growth and
equitable distribution. There exists a wide spread discrepancy of socioeconomic achievements across different
states and within, from urban to rural areas and between male and female. If the problems of poor economic
growth, poverty, gender disparity and general health of the people are not properly addressed the region may fall
into the trap of vicious quadrant instead of moving to a worthy one. The way out from this trap is through
achievement of inclusive growth, balanced and sustainable economy with appropriate involvement in health
sector and poverty alleviation programs.

Key words: Inclusive growth, demography, women inclusion, knowledge economy, women security.