Northeast an engine of India’s development, emerging as a major growth contributor: Union Minister Scindia

October 12, 2026 11:49 PM

Northeast an engine of India’s development, emerging as a major growth contributor: Union Minister Scindia

Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday described the Northeast as an engine of India’s development, saying the region was emerging as a significant contributor to the country’s economic growth. Inaugurating and laying foundation stones for development projects worth Rs 331 crore in Mizoram, Scindia said that while India was recording economic growth of around 7 –7.5 per cent, the Northeast was increasingly contributing ...

Scindia unveils ₹189.79-crore Mizoram Ginger Mission to boost global exports

May 13, 2026 9:42 PM

Scindia unveils ₹189.79-crore Mizoram Ginger Mission to boost global exports

The Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), Jyotiraditya Scindia, on Wednesday launched the ₹189.79-crore Mizoram Ginger Mission, a major initiative aimed at transforming the state’s GI-certified pharma-grade ginger into a globally recognised premium product through value addition, processing and export-led market integration. Launched jointly with Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma, the mission brings together support from multiple ministries and agencies, including ...