Infrastructure development, rail connectivity expansion and tourism-driven investments are expected to strengthen the economic outlook of the North Eastern Region, following Parliament interventions by MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla highlighting the need for faster implementation of projects and effective utilisation of central funds. He sought details on the progress of initiatives linked to the Rising North East Summit and emphasised the importance of translating announced investments into projects that generate employment and sustainable growth.
Shringla noted that improved rail links connecting the farthest parts of the Northeast with the rest of the country are bringing markets closer, boosting tourism flows and strengthening trade linkages across states. He also underlined the region’s vast potential in eco, cultural and adventure tourism, encouraging Indians to explore domestic destinations instead of travelling abroad. Referring to the recent Northeast Investors’ Summit, he stated that investors expressed commitments worth about Rs 4.3 lakh crore, reflecting rising confidence in the region’s long-term growth prospects.
