Dr. Amrita Saikia

While Naga women have been active in all spheres of Naga society, social, cultural, and institutional constraints have kept them on the margins of formal politics. In 2023, two Naga women were elected to the 60-member Nagaland Legislative Assembly for the first time, which was hailed as “historic”.

Peace and development in Northeast India are crucial for India’s grand vision for political, social, and economic ties with the Asian region. Durable peace can be achieved by including local actors in formal peace processes, especially women, who have been active agents for peace at the grassroots.