Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region Dr Jitendra Singh has said development of the North East is priority of the government
KRC TIMES Desk
The Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region Dr Jitendra Singh while addressing the gathering on the occasion of the United Nations International Youth Day in New Delhi on 12th August said that, the focus has been on bringing the rest of India closer to Northeast, as compared to the earlier focus of brining only North East India closer to the mainstream.
Dr. Jitendra Singh added that there is much more to learn from northeast youth as they are leading in all spheres of life. Earlier the connectivity used to be a barrier for development, but now Government’s focus on rail, road and air connectivity has led to the physical proximity, which has in return broken the psychological barriers.
The Minister said that the Prime Minister has encouraged giving special focus to the North East region. During the first term of the Government, the Prime Minister has paid more than 30 visits to the NE region, added the minister.
Dr. Jitendra Singh encouraged the youth to utilise the untapped potential of the region by reaping the benefit of Venture funds for start-ups in the North East.
