Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday said that the Northeast is no longer lagging behind the rest of the country in terms of development and infrastructure development as the Narendra Modi-led government has paid special attention to the development of the region in the last seven years. Participating in the discussion on the working of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region in the Rajya Sabha, the Minister of Shipping, Ports and Waterways said that the Modi government has worked tirelessly for the development of the region whereas the previous governments have only shown off.
“In the last seven years, peace has returned to the region, leading to an increase in economic activity. Modi and (Amit) Shah have taken strong steps to bring peace to the region. Due to this, investors are now looking into the region. Invest,” Sonowal said. He said that the entire northeastern states have witnessed a change in the last few years as the central government has focused on increasing the modes of transport, enhancing communication and connectivity and building infrastructure.
Sonowal, the head of the Ministry of AYUSH, said that the Modi government believes that transformation in this sector is possible only by increasing transport and communication and strict steps have been taken in this regard. The minister said that bridges are being constructed and high-altitude railway projects are being taken up at the behest of the Modi-led government.
Sonowal said that PM Modi has directed Union ministers and senior officials to visit the Northeast region and expedite various welfare programmes. “The Modi-government is ensuring that the Northeast does not lag behind. This is a new engine of growth and we are ready for it,” he said.
The Minister said that every section of the society including students and farmers has been benefitted. Sonawal said the government has entered into several agreements with neighboring countries to ensure that it turns out to be a win-win deal for all.
Praful Patel (NCP) said that the industry should be encouraged to set up business in this area. He also called for the construction of FIFA-approved football stadiums in all seven states.
Patel said that if industry, tourism and sports activities are promoted, then the region will develop. K Ravindra Kumar (TDP), Shantanu Sen (TMC), Amar Patnaik (BJD) and Nabam Rebia (BJP) also participated in the discussion.
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