Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, on Friday lauded the remarkable transformation of the north eastern states over the past decade under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Addressing the inaugural session of the Rising North East Investors Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Scindia underlined the government’s unwavering commitment to the region’s progress. He announced that gross budgetary support for the northeast has surged dramatically, enabling investments worth nearly ₹6.75 lakh crore in the past ten years.

“This significant allocation has been a game changer in redefining the region’s growth trajectory, turning it into a land of opportunity,” the minister said.

The summit, which aims to attract both domestic and international investors, seeks to highlight the untapped economic potential of the northeast.

Scindia highlighted the region’s historical importance, particularly the areas surrounding the Brahmaputra and Barak rivers, describing it as a cradle of India’s ancient culture and commerce. “There was a time when these eight states served as South Asia’s global trading hubs, playing a vital role in linking the East and West through both land and water routes,” he noted.

Despite this legacy, he lamented that the region had been neglected for nearly seventy years after India’s independence. “In the past ten years, the destiny and story of this entire region have transformed. And the architect of that transformation stands before us today in the form of our esteemed Prime Minister, Narendra Modi ji,” Scindia said, crediting PM Modi for spearheading the region’s revival.

Recounting the region’s past infrastructure challenges, the minister pointed out that the northeast previously had only nine airports, and two states had no airport facilities at all. Today, that number has risen to seventeen, significantly enhancing connectivity and economic integration.

ANI