Union Minister for the Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, praised the quick growth in the North East of India, thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He talked about how much better the roads, railways, airports, and waterways have become.
In an interview, Scindia recognized that Manipur has been facing serious problems, but he said these issues have existed for 25 to 40 years, not just recently. He emphasized that both the central and state governments are committed to solving the problems while discussing with all groups involved.
The Union Minister for Communications pointed out that fighting and conflicts in the North East have decreased by about 80% over the last 10 years. He argued that it’s unfair to call the North East a conflict zone because, under Modi’s leadership, the area has never been more peaceful. More people have given up their old ways and joined the effort to build India.
Scindia shared that 16,000 kilometers of national highways have been built, which is a lot more than what was built in the last 60 years. The construction of railway tracks has also increased, going from about 6.5 kilometers a month to over 19 kilometers.
He noted that the number of airports in the North East has gone from 9 to 17 and rail connectivity is expanding. Right now, there are 19 railway projects worth nearly 88,000 crore rupees happening.
Additionally, a big semiconductor factory is coming to Assam, worth around 27,000 crores, which will be important for the region’s progress. The Minister mentioned that interest in investing in the North East is very high, with about 45,000 crores in agreements made so far.
Scindia highlighted that while India grows at around 6.5 to 7.5% each year, the North East grows even faster—by about 9.5 to 11%. Thus, the North East is becoming a vital area for India’s growth.
On the subject of development near the border with China, Scindia mentioned that the government is focusing on improving the last villages of India, making them vibrant. He stated that hundreds of ministerial visits have already taken place in the North East.
When asked about the “One Nation, One Election” proposal, Scindia explained that this idea comes from the people’s desire to have fewer elections and spend less money on them. He believes that the Prime Minister is working hard to fulfill the wishes of the country.
