New Delhi, 22 December (H.S.): Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia convened a crucial meeting on Monday with the Chief Ministers of Tripura and Mizoram to strategize Northeast India's development, reviewing a high-level task force on infrastructure, logistics, and connectivity.

In an X post, Scindia highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Act East, Act Fast, Act First' vision transforming Northeast states into India's gateway to Southeast Asia, with deliberations encompassing multimodal and digital connectivity. Chaired by Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, the session included Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma and senior Sikkim officials.

$538 Billion Investment Pipeline Fuels 9.5% GDP Surge

In a recent op-ed, Scindia detailed unprecedented progress, paving the way for approximately ₹4.48 trillion in Northeast investments—outpacing national economic growth. From 2014 to 2025, Modi's vision ensured peace, security, and positioned the region as India's development engine, achieving a 9.5 percent GDP growth rate over the past 18 months against India's 8.2 percent.

Scindia, who visited the Northeast 21 times in 19 months for on-ground reviews, noted ₹35,000-40,000 crore already materialized from May's North-East Investor Summit MoUs.

Addressing 96 investor parameters—including logistics enhancements—65-68 stand resolved. With 75 percent of the population under 30 and a 93 percent literacy rate—the nation's highest—Scindia hailed this demographic dividend as the region's paramount strength.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar