Consider the following : 1. Agreement signed between Assam and Meghalaya to resolve the old border dispute. 2. The Union home ministry's decision to reduce disturbed areas under the AFSPA in Assam, Nagaland and Manipur. Which of the above is/are recent developments significant to restore normalcy in Northeast?

The correct answer is Both 1 and 2. In News Progress in settling border disputes, removal of AFSPA herald positive changes in the region. Key Points Efforts to address the issues of the Northeast have been moving according to a strategic plan which is premised on three objectives: Ending all disputes. Ushering in economic progress and taking the region’s contribution to GDP back to its pre-Independence levels. Making efforts to maintain and preserve the region’s languages, dialects, dance, music, food, and culture and make it attractive for the whole country. In this regard, two recent developments are significant: On March 29, the Assam and Meghalaya chief ministers signed an agreement to resolve the five-decade-old border dispute. Hence, statement 1 is correct. The Union home ministry (MHA) decided to reduce the disturbed areas under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in Assam, Nagaland and Manipur after decades. Hence, statement 2 is correct.