Civil Society and Governance in the Northeast India: Some Mizoram Reflections

Authors

  • Professor Kalmekolan Vidyasagar Reddy Department of Political, Science Mizoram University Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.65544/2kahb378

Keywords:

Civil Society, Governance, Communitarian Life Style, Northeast India, Mizoram

Abstract

The study of social sciences and humanities in the context of northeast India is a prerequisite that helps to understand and analyse the state and non-state institutions. These institutions largely shape the governance and development of the northeast regions. More than the state and government it is civil society and its various institutions that played instrumental role in the participatory democracy. And, it promotes the communitarian life styles in the states like Mizoram, to be more explicit. Specifically, this paper identifies the 'emerging trends' in governance initiatives within the unique socio-cultural and geographical context of Northeast India. This paper is aimed at highlighting the role of civil society in the governance and development of Mizoram and similar other states of northeast India. It is briefly explicated in terms of a few reflections thereof.

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Author Biography

  • Professor Kalmekolan Vidyasagar Reddy, Department of Political, Science Mizoram University

    Prof. KALMEKOLAN VIDYASAGAR REDDY
    Professor, Department of Political Science
    Mizoram University (A Central University)
    Aizawl - 796004, Mizoram State (India)
    Email: kvidyasagarr@gmail.com; mzut084@mzu.edu.in
    Mob: +91-9436769468

    Job Experience: 33yrs (Research:  8yrs & Teaching: UG+PG+Ph.D.: 25yrs)
    Research Guidance: 25 Awardees (13PhDs+12MPhils)
    Research Publications: 90+ (Journal Articles:56; Books:9; BookChapters:26)
    Other Publications: 200+ (Magazine/Newspaper/Web Journal Articles)
    Research Projects: 02
    1. Developmental Strategies in Mizoram: Emerging Challenges (ICSSR, New Delhi’s Major Research Project in 2014-2016@MZU, Aizawl)
    2. Exploring the Developmental Strategies in the New States of India: A Case of Telangana State (MZU, Aizawl’s Sabbatical Project in 2021-2022@CESS, Begumnpet, Hyderabad)

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Published

26-01-2026

How to Cite

Civil Society and Governance in the Northeast India: Some Mizoram Reflections. (2026). Integrated Perspectives: A Journal of Interdisciplinary Research, 1(1). https://doi.org/10.65544/2kahb378

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