2. The Eastern Himalayan Region

This region sprawls over Arunachal Pradesh, Hills of Assam, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Sikkim, and Darjeeling District of West Bengal. It has rugged topography. The temperature of July varies between 25°C to 30°C and of January between 10°C and 20°C. The soil is red-brown and less productive. About 33 per cent of the total cultivated area is under Jhuming (shifting cultivation).

Rice, maize, potato, tea, and orchards (pineapple, lime, litchi, oranges, etc.) are the main crops. Shifting cultivation should be controlled by developing terrace farming. Soil erosion is another important problem which needs immediate attention of the planners.The region needs marked improvement in infrastructural facilities to accelerate the pace of agricultural development. Moreover, a long term quality seed production suitable for the region needs to be implemented.