Prime Minister Narendra Modi today stressed that it is important to develop the North East region in order to build a developed India. Inaugurating the Rising North East Investors Summit in New Delhi, Mr Modi urged investors to explore the different sectors across the north east region, saying that North East is now becoming a land of opportunities. He said the North East is becoming a key destination for sectors like energy and semiconductors. He highlighted that the North East is the most diverse region of India, and this diversity is the nation’s strength.
Prime Minister stated that his government follows a policy of zero tolerance, be it terrorism or Maoist elements spreading unrest. He said EAST means – Empower, Act, Strengthen and Transform. He pointed out that there was a time when the North East was merely called a Frontier Region, but it is emerging as the Front-Runner of Growth. He said the North East is a complete package for tourism and there is immense scope for global conferences, concerts, and destination weddings.
Speaking on the occasion, the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, said the government has worked towards giving a boost to infrastructure and connectivity in north north-east region. He said that there are 17 airports in the region today with over 2000 flight connections. He highlighted that the winds of change have come upon the northeast. He exuded confidence that north northeast region will become the international corridor of South East Asia. Mr Scindia urged investors and business leaders to Make in India, Make in the Northeast, and Make for the World. He asked them to take the first mover advantage in the area.
The two-day summit aims to highlight the North East Region as a land of opportunity and attract global and domestic investment. The Summit will include ministerial sessions, Business-to-Government sessions, meetings, startups and exhibitions of policy, and related initiatives taken by State Government and Central ministries for investment promotion. The main focus sectors of investment promotion include Tourism and Hospitality, Agro-Food Processing and allied sectors; Textiles, Handloom, and Handicrafts, Healthcare, Education and Skill Development, Information Technology and its enabled Services, Infrastructure and Logistics, Energy, and Entertainment and Sports. The summit intends to bring together key stakeholders, investors, and policymakers on a single platform.
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