North-East has become the engine of India's growth: Scindia highlights 11.25 lakh crore investment

ANI May 22, 2025 247 views

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced massive infrastructure investments transforming Northeast India into an economic powerhouse. The region has received Rs 11.25 lakh crore under PM Modi's leadership, changing its growth trajectory. Investors are now flocking to the Northeast, recognizing its potential as India's new growth engine. The upcoming Rising Northeast Summit 2025 will further showcase investment opportunities in the region.

"The Northeast has become the engine of India's growth train" - Jyotiraditya Scindia
New Delhi, May 22: Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region (MDoNER), Jyotiraditya M Scindia, on Thursday highlighted major economic and infrastructure progress in the Northeast under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, ahead of the Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025.

Key Points

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Rs 11.25 lakh crore invested in Northeast development

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PM Modi's policies boosted regional growth

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Investors Summit 2025 to showcase opportunities

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Northeast states now contribute to global progress

The two-day maiden 'Rising Northeast: The Investors' Summit 2025' is being held at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital to showcase the investment and trade potential of the Northeast Region on May 23 and 24, said a release.

Speaking in the national capital, Scindia said, "Prime Minister's resolve and strong will have enabled all eight states of the North East region to be fully prepared to contribute to the story of the world's development and progress."

Citing the 10% gross budgetary support allocated to the region, the minister said, "An investment of Rs 6 lakh crore was made there. Apart from this, an additional Rs 5 lakh 25 thousand crore was given to the states through the tax devolution programme, which brought an all-around change in this region under the leadership of PM Modi."

Scindia noted a shift in investor sentiment towards the Northeast.

"Investors are excited to invest in the North-East because they recognise that the North Eastern states have emerged as a new growth paradigm. So today, if our thirty-six states and union territories are one train, the North-East have become the engine of that train."

The minister further announced plans for future investment. "Tomorrow, investments worth Rs 4 lakh 22 thousand crore have been outlined for these eight states," he stated.

Referring to the upcoming Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025, Scindia said, "This summit is not our first or second experiment; it is the third experiment by the DoNER Ministry for the North-East."

Organised by the Ministry of DoNER in partnerships with FICCI and Invest India, the summit, to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to highlight the region's geostrategic advantage, abundant natural resources, skilled workforce, and access to captive markets in the Northeast and neighbouring countries.

"The Northeast Region is an emerging frontier for businesses, and the summit offers an ideal platform for forging alliances, partnerships, and acquiring a clear vision of the opportunities available for expanding businesses, making new investments, setting up green field manufacturing projects and associated activities," said an official of DoNER.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Finally the Northeast is getting the attention it deserves! For too long this region was neglected. The infrastructure development and investment figures are impressive, but I hope local communities truly benefit from this growth. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
As someone from Assam, I can see the changes - better roads, more job opportunities. But the government must ensure sustainable development that preserves our beautiful environment and unique cultures. Growth shouldn't come at the cost of our heritage.
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Arjun S.
These numbers sound great on paper, but will the benefits reach ordinary people? We need transparency in how these funds are being used. Also, with China next door, developing Northeast's infrastructure is crucial for national security too.
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Neha T.
The Northeast has so much potential - tourism, agriculture, handicrafts. Happy to see investors recognizing this! 🎉 But please don't turn it into just another concrete jungle. The natural beauty is what makes it special.
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Sanjay R.
While the development is welcome, I hope the government is also focusing on improving connectivity between NE states and mainland India. Better rail and air links would help integrate the region more with the rest of the country.
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Meena P.
As a business owner, I'm excited about the summit! The Northeast has been underserved for too long. With proper policies, it can become India's gateway to Southeast Asia. But we need stable policies and less red tape to make this work.

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