PCF3 // India is a country of diversity. On the one hand it has the nuclear capability in its defence forces and great advancements in the space research and development and on the other hand a majority of its population do not have the basic amenities of life like pure drinking water, electricity and healthcare. Education and literacy is also one such sector, which also has a similar diverse picture. In the metropolitan cities of India there is world-class educational institutes imparting high standard education in technical, management and other sections. But in other places the primary and basic educational systems are non-existant due to different reasons. A country where social, linguistic, ethnic and political inequality is so much obvious it is sure there will be same disturbing pictures in many fields. Spread of education is one thing, which also have been badly affected by these factors. Regional inequality and political interests are also responsible for that. So the spread of education in the North Eastern states of India is not at per with the rest of the country. History is largely responsible for this inequality. Even at the age of distance education, elearning these states have no difference in getting education. Particularly for some communities it is a very difficult job to get educated due to the above-mentioned causes. Therefore, before going to explore these facts we need to look at their present condition from a historical perspective.