PM Modi Highlights Northeast India’s Transformation at ‘Rising North East Investors Summit’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday emphasized the rapid and transformative development taking place in India’s Northeastern region, declaring that the government is committed to further accelerating its growth.
Speaking at the inauguration of the ‘Rising North East Investors Summit’, Modi said the region is no longer on the periphery of development but is emerging as a “frontrunner of growth.”
Addressing a gathering that included chief ministers from the Northeast, Union ministers, senior bureaucrats, diplomats, and key industry stakeholders,
Modi highlighted the government’s sustained efforts to empower the region. He described diversity as the Northeast’s greatest strength and said that it is now poised to lead India’s future development trajectory.
“The Northeast is witnessing progress on an unprecedented scale. We are determined to fast-track its growth story,” the Prime Minister said.
Top business tycoons like Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani, and Anil Agarwal were present at the summit’s inaugural session, signaling increasing industry interest in the region. Modi underscored his government’s developmental approach by redefining EAST as an acronym for Empower, Act, Strengthen, and Transform.
“There was a time when the Northeast was merely seen as a frontier region,” Modi remarked. “Today, it stands at the forefront of India’s growth engine.”
The Prime Minister recalled a time when the region was often in the news for violence and insurgency, lamenting how such unrest robbed the youth of opportunities. However, he noted a dramatic shift in recent years, pointing out that over 10,000 youths have laid down arms in the past decade, moving towards peace and prosperity.
Modi reiterated the government’s zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism and extremism, asserting that peace and security are the foundations of sustainable development.
Summit Aims to Position Northeast as an Investment Hub
Organized to promote the Northeast as a land of opportunity, the summit aims to attract both domestic and international investors. It brings together key stakeholders, including government representatives, business leaders, policy-makers, and global investors on a single platform.
According to officials, the summit is the culmination of several pre-summit initiatives, such as roadshows, state-level roundtables, ambassador meets, and interactions with bilateral chambers of commerce.
These were organized by the central government in collaboration with state governments from the region.
Over the two-day event, the summit will feature a series of sessions, including:
- Ministerial discussions
- Business-to-Government (B2G) dialogues
- Business-to-Business (B2B) meetings
- Start-up showcases
- Exhibitions highlighting policy initiatives and investment promotion measures
Key Sectors Identified for Investment
The summit focuses on a broad array of sectors with high potential for investment and development in the Northeast, including:
- Tourism and hospitality
- Agro-food processing and allied industries
- Textiles, handloom, and handicrafts
- Healthcare
- Education and skill development
- Information technology and IT-enabled services (ITeS)
- Infrastructure and logistics
- Renewable energy
- Entertainment and sports
By providing a structured and inclusive platform, the ‘Rising North East Investors Summit’ seeks to redefine the investment landscape of the region, foster entrepreneurship, and create new avenues of employment and growth for the local population.
