Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Day 2 of The Plenary Session of North Eastern Council Concludes with A Strategic Roadmap Ahead
The Plenary meeting of North Eastern Council that had started on the 8th October, 2022 concluded on a high note under the Chairmanship of the Union Minister for Home Affairs & Co-operation and Chairman of NEC, Shri Amit Shah.
The eminent dignitaries included Hon’ble Minister for MDoNER, Tourism and Culture & Vice-chairman of NEC, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Hon’ble MoS and Member of NEC Shri B.L. Verma, Hon’ble Governors & Hon’ble Chief Ministers of North Eastern Region, Deputy CMs, Key Officers from Central & State Departments. All the eminent dignitaries were felicitated by Secretary, NEC, Shri K. Moses Chalai.
Hon’ble Governors from NER States put forward their suggestions and feedbacks that would further bolster the roadmap of development in North Eastern Region.
Hon’ble CMs & Deputy CMs from NER also graced the Plenary and spoke on further galvanizing the partnership between Centre & State for the collective growth and prosperity of the Nation.
The Day 2 meeting focused on confirmation of the Proceedings and Tabling of the Action Taken Report of the 69th Plenary meeting that took place in January 2021 and Report on Progress of Afforestation in North Eastern States.
The Plenary meeting reviewed the status of different ongoing social & developmental projects in North Eastern Region. State Governments and Central Ministries working hand in hand to create a strategic roadmap ahead.
Secretary, MDoNER, Shri Lok Ranjan shared the deliberations & discussions that was shared on Day 1 of the Plenary. it included:
1. Vision and Strategy for North Eastern Region as Growth Engine.
2. Presentations on 'Priorities & Success Stories' of their respective states and deliberated upon important themes such as 'Regional Planning for-Telecom, Broadband & Internet Connectivity’s Primary Sector Development and Tourism'.
3. Empowering the MSME Sector & SHGs, Agriculture, Horticulture & Industries with the vision to fulfill Aatmanirbhar Bharat
4.Collaboration between NGOs & Private Stakeholders in the field of Education & Healthcare Sector.
Secretary, NEC, Shri K. Moses Chalai said that North Eastern Council has completed 50 years and proposed the golden Jubilee Celebrations in NER.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri G. Kishan Reddy said that the Development of North East India is pivotal to the Development of our Country. Be it railways, roadways, waterways, airways and telecommunications, North East India is developing across every sector and Government of India under the visionary leadership of PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji has prioritized the development of North East India on every front. The Union Council of Ministers have been regularly visiting NER to bridge the distance between Citizens & Governance. Shri Reddy said that all stakeholders that the Centre and State will come together in this developmental roadmap and MDoNER will support them in every effort towards the development of the region.
Encouraging the young brilliant minds in North East India, Hon’ble Dignitaries felicitated the winners of Class 12th Board Examinations with NEC Netaji Awards.
On the occasion, Shri Amit Shah launched NEHHDC Mobile Application that is dedicated to the artisans & weavers of North East India. Through this mobile application, NEHHDC can register its artisans and weavers online, collect authentic data. It will provide training through specially designed online courses & help them with redress grievances. The app will apprise them on important Government schemes, initiatives & upcoming events.
In his speech, Hon’ble Home Minister Shri Amit Shah said that under the leadership of PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji, Government has worked with a focused approach towards ensuring peace and boosting Connectivity in the region over the last 8 years. Special measures are being taken that initiatives, schemes or services from the Centre reaches the last citizen of North East India. He assured all stakeholders and partners from all the 8 states that their suggestions and feedbacks would be taken for the milestone delivery of various schemes to every last citizen of North East India. Talking about NESAC, Shri Amit Shah underlined its crucial role in the development of North East India as key focus areas like tourism, agriculture, connectivity will get significant boost with Space Science & Technology.
Concluding the Session, C.H. Shri C.H. Kharsiing, Planning Adviser, #NEC gave the vote of thanks to all of the eminent dignitaries.
“India will only gain if the North East gains. Yeh Bharat ke bhagya ko badalne ki ashta lakshmi hai: With this vision of Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region is actively working towards strengthening the unlimited potential of '#AshtaLakshmi, our 8 North Eastern States.