Shillong, Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) and Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia will be on a two-day visit to Meghalaya and Assam from Friday, officials said.

During his visit, the Minister will chair a review meeting at the NEC Secretariat here, bringing together officials from MDONER, NEC and State Governments to assess the progress of various regional projects and initiatives. This will be his first visit to the North-Eastern region since taking charge as DoNER Minister.

An important aspect of the visit will be a presentation on NEC Vision 2047 and the launch of the NERACE app, a senior official said.

The NERACE app serves as an integrated digital platform designed to connect farmers to global markets, facilitating direct transactions and price negotiations. It includes a multilingual helpline (English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Nepali, Khasi, Mizo and Manipuri) and integrates farmers and vendors, increasing agricultural connectivity across North East India.

Ahead of his visit, Scindia shared his enthusiasm with the people of Meghalaya and Assam. He said, “I am delighted to visit the beautiful states – Meghalaya and Assam and see the progress of our development projects. Our vision is to create a vibrant and prosperous North East, and contribute to the country's mission of creating a developed India "