Guwahati Development Minister for North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya M Scindia on Friday said his role would primarily be that of a facilitator, ensuring that the aspirations of states in the region are realized.
He highlighted the importance of showcasing to the world the rich cultural heritage, traditions and natural resources of the northeastern region.
Speaking to reporters at the airport on his first visit to the northeast since he took office, Scindia said he will work to realize the government's vision of making the region the "gateway to India's progress". "The work to achieve this has already been underway for the last 10 years," he added.
He said budget outlay for the region has increased from Rs 24 billion to nearly Rs 84 billion in the last decade, highlighting advancements in infrastructure such as roads, railways and airports, which have expanded from nine to seventeen.
Scindia also highlighted progress in social sectors such as health, education and sports, as well as potential growth areas such as tourism, agarwood and bamboo production.
"The Northeast is a repository of our ancient traditions, rituals, cultural vitality and abundance of nature, and that must be shown to the world," Scindia said, adding that the nation's 'Look East Policy' has been changed to 'Act East Policy'. ' for this purpose.
As part of his visit, Scindia is likely to meet the Meghalaya Chief Minister in Shillong to discuss customized development strategies, combining direct DoNER schemes and initiatives of other ministries to leverage the unique strengths of the state.
"I will have an interaction with the chief minister of Meghalaya to work out a plan for the state, be it direct schemes under DoNER or related to other ministries," he said.
"I will do it with all state governments. My role is to act as a facilitator to turn the aspirations of each state into reality," the Union minister added. Scindia will be in Guwahati on Saturday.
He highlighted the importance of showcasing to the world the rich cultural heritage, traditions and natural resources of the northeastern region.
Speaking to reporters at the airport on his first visit to the northeast since he took office, Scindia said he will work to realize the government's vision of making the region the "gateway to India's progress". "The work to achieve this has already been underway for the last 10 years," he added.
He said budget outlay for the region has increased from Rs 24 billion to nearly Rs 84 billion in the last decade, highlighting advancements in infrastructure such as roads, railways and airports, which have expanded from nine to seventeen.
Scindia also highlighted progress in social sectors such as health, education and sports, as well as potential growth areas such as tourism, agarwood and bamboo production.
"The Northeast is a repository of our ancient traditions, rituals, cultural vitality and abundance of nature, and that must be shown to the world," Scindia said, adding that the nation's 'Look East Policy' has been changed to 'Act East Policy'. ' for this purpose.
As part of his visit, Scindia is likely to meet the Meghalaya Chief Minister in Shillong to discuss customized development strategies, combining direct DoNER schemes and initiatives of other ministries to leverage the unique strengths of the state.
"I will have an interaction with the chief minister of Meghalaya to work out a plan for the state, be it direct schemes under DoNER or related to other ministries," he said.
"I will do it with all state governments. My role is to act as a facilitator to turn the aspirations of each state into reality," the Union minister added. Scindia will be in Guwahati on Saturday.
