Northeast India's 'Lost Land' - Vijaynagar

Nov12,2023

Vijaynagar is one of the most remote administrative circles, and is still cut off from the rest of the country as there is no road to connect it to the rest of the state.

Vijaynagar

Vijaynagar shares international boundaries with Myanmar on three sides. It is only 157 kms away from Miao

Lost Land

Because of lack of road communication and other modern facilities, the people of Vijaynagar are still living a very simple life.

Remotest

The only way to reach Vijaynagar is on foot, and it takes seven to 10 days to reach it from Miao, the nearest administrative town. The journey is not easy as one has to cross deep jungles, canals and streams, carry one’s own belongings, and sleep in the jungles.

Arduous Journey

Private helicopter service is provided from Naharlagun. Besides that, the Assam Rifles (AR) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) also send their helicopters from time to time.

Helicopter services

The Indian tri-colour was hoisted there on 27 November, 1961. Since then the security of the area is looked after by the Assam Rifles

Indian territory

Vijaynagar is home to the Yobin tribe and Gorkha ex-servicemen of the Assam Rifles. The Yobins are the indigenous inhabitants of the area, and the ex-servicemen were settled there by the central government

People of Vijaynagar

Besides the absence of a motorable road, Vijaynagar also has no telephone network, no vehicle service, no proper shop or electricity. In fact, the area is lacking in any kind of modern facility.

Village of scarcity

Vijaynagar is very important for India because of its strategic location. As India has adopted the Look East Policy, Vijaynagar is very important because of its proximity to Myanmar.

Look East Policy