No Prime Minister has ever visited North East as much as PM Sri @narendramodi has & accorded importance to the development & progress of the region.
Following is a thread on the various developmental activities that NE has witnessed under him in the last 7 years.
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Following is a thread on the various developmental activities that NE has witnessed under him in the last 7 years.
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Under PM Sri @narendramodi Govt, every sector in the NE has witnessed immense growth, specially in Manipur.
Roads, railways, health, education, skilling & even piped gas - the Union govt is ensuring all-round development & prosperity of the NE people.
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Roads, railways, health, education, skilling & even piped gas - the Union govt is ensuring all-round development & prosperity of the NE people.
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8 NE states, from being nation's neglected states, are being transformed thru Sri @narendramodi Govt's Look & Act East policy
40+ visits by PM to launch various projects
Minister visits every 15 days to track implementation
This is how Modi govt is prioritizing NE growth
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40+ visits by PM to launch various projects
Minister visits every 15 days to track implementation
This is how Modi govt is prioritizing NE growth
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North East has received special emphasis in PM Sri @narendramodi Govt's UDAN scheme
NE has 13 airports currently, including Sikkim's Pakyong. With services connecting Imphal to Shillong & other routes within NE, UDAN is providing wings to the aspirations of the NE people.
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NE has 13 airports currently, including Sikkim's Pakyong. With services connecting Imphal to Shillong & other routes within NE, UDAN is providing wings to the aspirations of the NE people.
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Even after 70 years of Independence, many northeastern states had no rail connectivity.
But PM Sri @narendramodi Govt is working to connect all capitals of NE by broad gauge. Imphal, Manipur's capital, is being connected through 111 km-long Jiribam-Imphal project soon.
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But PM Sri @narendramodi Govt is working to connect all capitals of NE by broad gauge. Imphal, Manipur's capital, is being connected through 111 km-long Jiribam-Imphal project soon.
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For long, Northeast had suffered from insurgency & violence. Bandh, strikes had stopped it from realizing its growth potential
However, through Naga Peace Accord, Bru-Reang Refugee settlement, Bodo Peace Accord or Karbi Peace Accord, PM Modi govt has brought stability to NE
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However, through Naga Peace Accord, Bru-Reang Refugee settlement, Bodo Peace Accord or Karbi Peace Accord, PM Modi govt has brought stability to NE
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In North East, there has been a 70% reduction in insurgency incidents, 80% less civilian deaths & 78% less deaths among civilian forces in 2019, compared to 2013.
PM Modi Govt is continuously promoting peace & resolving age-old conflicts in the region bringing in stability.
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PM Modi Govt is continuously promoting peace & resolving age-old conflicts in the region bringing in stability.
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Union Govt has laid special emphasis on supporting the livelihood of citizens of NE.
₹311.70 Cr has been disbursed to 720 projects by North Eastern Development Finance Corporation.
97 processing & packaging units are being set up benefitting 1094+ villages in the region.
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₹311.70 Cr has been disbursed to 720 projects by North Eastern Development Finance Corporation.
97 processing & packaging units are being set up benefitting 1094+ villages in the region.
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Bamboo is critical to Northeast's economy with the region hosting 60% of its stock. Earlier, it was classified as a tree, attracting several restrictions in its transport
PM Sh @narendramodi govt re-classified bamboo as grass, opening up avenues for doubling growers' income
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PM Sh @narendramodi govt re-classified bamboo as grass, opening up avenues for doubling growers' income
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North-eastern states are emerging as the growth engine of the country under PM Sri @narendramodi Government.
The states have witnessed major waterway developments in the field of transport and communication, infrastructure development, agriculture, education & economy.
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The states have witnessed major waterway developments in the field of transport and communication, infrastructure development, agriculture, education & economy.
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Connectivity of roads is one of the key aspects in the growth & development of Bharat
NE States have witnessed ₹3 Lakh Cr investment in road sector under PM @narendramodi Government
2,731 km of national highways have been built across the eight northeastern states
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NE States have witnessed ₹3 Lakh Cr investment in road sector under PM @narendramodi Government
2,731 km of national highways have been built across the eight northeastern states
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Development of Highways & Railways in NE states will make trading activities smooth.
PM Modi led govt has initiated several projects; India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway project is currently the only land connectivity project between India & Southeast Asian region.
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PM Modi led govt has initiated several projects; India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway project is currently the only land connectivity project between India & Southeast Asian region.
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PM Sri @narendramodi’s government has made the northeastern region a growth destination
Railway network in eight state capitals, 187 km stretch of road under various schemes and 19 inland waterways have been initiated on river Brahmaputra for the betterment of NE States
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Railway network in eight state capitals, 187 km stretch of road under various schemes and 19 inland waterways have been initiated on river Brahmaputra for the betterment of NE States
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PM Ujjwala Yojana benefitted numerous households in the entire nation.
More than 50 lakh connections have been released to beneficiaries. Scheme also resulted in creating 3,000 new jobs with LPG coverage reaching all time high in NE at 90%.
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More than 50 lakh connections have been released to beneficiaries. Scheme also resulted in creating 3,000 new jobs with LPG coverage reaching all time high in NE at 90%.
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PM Modi Govt has laid significant emphasis on security & upholding rule of law in NE.
Given its geostrategic location, the internal security of the region is susceptible to external linkages. Border infrastructure development, ICBR investment have been strategic decisions.
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Given its geostrategic location, the internal security of the region is susceptible to external linkages. Border infrastructure development, ICBR investment have been strategic decisions.
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PM Modi Govt is also determined in leveraging digital technologies to transform Northeast and enhance the ease of living through ‘Digital North East Vision’.
This ensures mobile connectivity to villages, e-class rooms will be set up in 6 medical colleges for betterment.
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This ensures mobile connectivity to villages, e-class rooms will be set up in 6 medical colleges for betterment.
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In Manipur, development projects worth ₹750 Cr were initiated by PM Sri @narendramodi which includes construction of National Sports University & 1,000 Anganwadi Centers.
311 projects worth ₹1,096 Cr & 39 new projects are being taken up at estimated cost of ₹278.77 Cr.
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311 projects worth ₹1,096 Cr & 39 new projects are being taken up at estimated cost of ₹278.77 Cr.
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PM Sri @narendramodi Govt also approved the proposal of setting up @MDoNER_India - a dedicated Ministry to work towards holistic growth of NE.
This unstinting support from the Union Govt towards NE has been phenomenal. The region is bound to prosper in the coming days.
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This unstinting support from the Union Govt towards NE has been phenomenal. The region is bound to prosper in the coming days.
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