A Brief Study of The Economy of Assam 1986-87

Abstract

During the year 1986-87 the economy of Assam suffered from the adverse effects of two unprecedented natural calamities. The State witnessed during the year a prolonged dry spell from mid-April to mid-August, a phenomenon which is quite unknown to the State, immediately followed by devastating floods that spread over several districts of the State. The occurrence of these two natural calamities in quick succession led to severe set-back in the State’s agricultural activities. In the industrial and mineral front the overall-production performance, however, appeared to be more or less satisfactory during 1986. In the two key infrastructure sectors viz., power and transport, the economy witnessed mixed performance during 1986-87. As regards prices, the situation is not very favourable and has become a matter of concern on several occasions.