Prof. E. Bijoykumar Singh ( born 1 April,1958)was educated at Ramakrishna Mission School, Narendrapur, West Bengal (1968-74), Hindu College (1974-77) and Delhi school of Economics, Delhi University(1977-1983). He has been teaching Econometrics and Microeconomics at PG level and Data base of the Indian Economy at M.Phil/Ph.D. level. His areas of interest are Development Issues of North Eastern Region of India including border trade, Public Finance and Econometrics. He is an active member of North eastern Economic Association , the Indian Econometric Society ,the Indian Economic Association and Manipur Economic Association. He has edited 3 books and written extensively on various aspects of development in the northeastern region of India. He has travelled extensively in SouthEast Asia.