Flags off three trains from North East
AMN
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said his government is pro-actively pursuing the ‘Act-East Policy’ and working to improve infrastructure in the North East region.
Addressing a public meeting in Shillong after flagging off three new trains, he said his government intends to connect all north eastern states by rail network and upgrade infrastructure in road, telecom, power and waterways to bring them on a par with the developed states.
Prime Minister called North Eastern Region as the gateway to South-East Asia. He said, 30,000 crore rupees have been earmarked in the current budget for the North east region.
He added that the government is implementing a comprehensive telecom plan of over 5,300 crore rupees for North East region. Mr Modi said, a lot is being done but much more still needs to be done.
Prime Minister also highlighted the tourism potential of the region, and stressed need for developing tourist circuits through improved road connectivity, hotels and cleanliness.
He said, a new scheme ‘Swadesh Darshan’, has been launched aimed at developing tourist circuits in the country and one such circuit is proposed for the North East.
Prime Minister also dedicated to the nation the Doppler Weather Radar at Cherrapunji. He congratulated the Indian Space Research Organization, Bharat Electronics Limited and the Indian Meteorological Department for setting up this Radar in Cherrapunji.
This Weather Radar System will enable better weather forecasts, especially for the North Eastern region.
Earlier in the day Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the North Eastern Council (NEC) meeting in Shillong.