SHILLONG: Describing North East as the “gateway” to South-East Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said his Government has been pro-actively pursuing the ‘Act-East Policy’ and working to improve infrastructure in the region but “much more needs to be done”.
Addressing a public meeting here 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.
“My Government has been pro-actively following the ‘Act- East Policy’. As part of this policy, it is our mission to upgrade the infrastructure in road, rail, telecom, power and waterways in the region,” he told the gathering.
“I consider the North Eastern Region as the gateway to South-East Asia…. A lot is being done. Much more still needs to be done,” said Modi who earlier in the day chaired a meeting of North Eastern Council (NEC), comprising all states of the region.
He said since formation of NDA Government at the Centre, more than Rs 10,000 have been spent for development of railway network in North East and the Railway ministry plans to spend more than Rs 5,000 during the current year. (AGENCIES)
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