Global Footprint: Assam Tea is one of India’s most famous exports, recognized worldwide for its unique flavor. It is exported to over 80 countries, making Assam a global hub for tea production. Historical Roots: 19th century onwards (tea plantations established by British) Impact: • Boosted Assam’s economy through international trade. • Created direct and indirect employment for millions. • Brought global investors, leading to modernization of agriculture and tea processing industries.
Link : https://www.teaboard.gov.in
Global Footprint: Kaziranga National Park was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985 for its unique biodiversity and the largest population of the one-horned rhinoceros. Year: 1985 Impact: • Brought global conservation funding and eco-tourism. • Enhanced Assam’s international environmental profile. • Led to development of supporting infrastructure like hotels, roads, and wildlife protection programs.
Global Footprint: Guwahati has emerged as India’s “Act East” hub, linking the Northeast with Southeast Asia through economic and cultural diplomacy under the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) connectivity framework. Period: Post-2014 (Act East Policy) Impact: • Attracted international investments in infrastructure (airports, roads, inland waterways). • Hosted international summits, enhancing cross-border trade and tourism. • Boosted the region’s strategic and economic importance in India’s foreign policy.
Link : https://mea.gov.in
Global Footprint: The Brahmaputra River - shared by India, China, and Bangladesh - has been the focus of international river basin cooperation and climate change research. Period: Ongoing since the early 2000s Impact: • Enabled international collaboration on flood control, hydropower, and environmental sustainability. • Brought global research projects to Assam. • Improved disaster management and water resource development infrastructure.
Link : https://www.worldbank.org
Global Footprint: Bihu - Assam’s most famous cultural festival - and its traditional dance were inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2023. Year: 2023 Impact: • Boosted international tourism and cultural diplomacy. • Enhanced visibility of Assamese heritage globally. • Provided support for preservation and promotion of traditional arts.
Link : https://ich.unesco.org