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Assam has always been a place of refuge for immigrants who have come to the state in search of refuge, freedom, richness in culture and religion. Today, Assam is home to over twenty six percent of the total population of Bangladeshis residing in India. They are an integral part of Assam's socio-cultural fabric. This number is expected to increase substantially in coming years owing to rapid socio-economic development on both sides of the border. But while social vibrancy has increased manifold on account of cross-border interactions, there are some areas which require special attention for their protection and preservation. One such area is 'Nagaland'. Assam stands out in the North East Region of India with diverse cultural, ethnic and religious traditions. These traditions are visible in their dress up to daily life which is unlike anywhere else in India. Assam has always been a place of refuge for immigrants who have come to the state in search of refuge, freedom, richness in culture and religion. The influx of people from other parts of India, especially North East India, is also visible across Assam's social structure because Assam today consists of people from every part of India. From 2004 to 2008 alone over three lakh refugees took shelter in various camps which are scattered throughout the State. They are an integral part of Assam's socio-cultural fabric. Historically, Assam has always been a melting pot of tribes, ethnic groups and communities with greater social inclusivity. Through this inclusivity, the State has become one of the most vibrant cultural areas with tradition that is unparalleled in contemporary society. This social inclusivity is shown with cultural groups that have assimilated with others even when they are physically separated by geographical barriers. Today Assam is home to over twenty six percent of the total population of Bangladeshis residing in India. They are an integral part of Assam's socio-cultural fabric. This number is expected to increase substantially in coming years owing to rapid socio-economic development on both sides of the border. But while social vibrancy has increased manifold on account of cross-border interactions, there are some areas which require special attention for their protection and preservation. One such area is 'Nagaland'. Nagaland is home to the Angami tribe who have long been practicing indigenous customs and traditions. It has a rich history which combined with its culture and tradition forms an important part of Assam's identity and heritage. It has been the center stage of several insurgencies in India including the Naga liberation struggle under the leadership of A.Z. Phizo against India in late fifties even though it came into existence after India's independence owing to mistrust among the Indian tribes who wanted autonomy from New Delhi. Nagaland is a tribal state located in the northern part of India. Nagalandsia is an amalgamation of various ethnic groups and tribes from the neighbouring states of Mizoram, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh. It was formed on 1 November 1963 by merging with that two districts of Naga Hills and of Assam, bordering Nagaland. The Constitution (Sixteenth Amendment) Act, 1974, modified the name to 'Nagaland'. It was formed on 1st November 1963 as a result of India's reorganisation and restructuring of states and territories after Independence and reorganisation on linguistic lines.
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