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 ...

Rs 3,936-crore Khagaria-Purnea highway upgrade to boost Bihar’s farm economy and regional connectivity

July 19, 2026 4:04 PM

Rs 3,936-crore Khagaria-Purnea highway upgrade to boost Bihar’s farm economy and regional connectivity

The approval of four-laning of the Khagaria–Purnea section of National Highways 31 and 231 in Bihar, a major infrastructure project, is expected to strengthen the state's agricultural economy, improve flood-resilient connectivity and enhance links across eastern India. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) recently approved the project, which will be developed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) at an estimated cost of ₹3,936.05 crore. The highway upgrade is e...