AMN / NEW DLEHI

DoNER Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh said that North Eastern states have a great opportunity for economic resurgence in the post Corona period. Talking to AIR, Dr. Singh asserted that post-Covid -19, North East will play an important role in the resurgence of the economy. He said that the North East has unlimited potential in several sectors including bamboo, tourism, handloom and handicraft among others.

Dr. Singh added that as Prime Minister Narendra Modi said – North East is going to be the growth engine of New India. The Minister mentioned that Aatma Nirbhar North – East would lead to Aamta Nirbhar Bharat.

He said that all the capitals of North Eastern states will be connected with Delhi in the next 2 years or so. Dr. Singh said that the DoNER Ministry funded a Brahmaputra Study Centre at the Gauhati University to study flood and related issues. He said that a bamboo park is coming up at Dima Hasao district in Assam.