The book throws light on the development of the marginalised in the era of globalisation especially with reference to the North-east region of India that has peculiarities in terms of its socio-cultural diversity, topographical problems and historical factors. The papers deal with issues and implications of development interventions as globalisation makes its inroads into Northeast India. They delve into India's 'Look East' policy and its implications for the North-east region. They deal with transport connectivity and border trade in the region, state of internally displaced persons in the region, indigenous people's development int he era of globalisation, natural resource sustainability in the context of economy and development with special reference to forest resources. Presenting a range of statistics, they explore the social infrastructure and infrastructural development in Assam and the educational scenario in the Northeast of the country.