PM Modi's Northeast Pitch: From Frontier to Frontrunner of Growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Rising North East Investors Summit 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, emphasizing the region’s transformation into a hub for investment, connectivity, and economic development. The two-day summit aims to attract global and domestic investors while showcasing the Northeast’s potential across multiple sectors.  

 

Regional Transformation and Infrastructure Growth  

- PM Modi described the Northeast as the “Ashta Lakshmi” of India, symbolizing eight forms of wealth and prosperity  

- Over 11,000 km of highways, new rail lines, and expanding air networks have improved connectivity in the region  

- Key infrastructure projects such as the Sela Tunnel, Bhupen Hazarika Bridge, and India-Myanmar-Thailand Highway were highlighted as game-changers  

 

Investment and Economic Opportunities  

- The summit focuses on sectors including tourism, agro-food processing, textiles, healthcare, IT, logistics, and energy  

- PM Modi positioned the Northeast as a gateway for ASEAN trade, with logistics hubs emerging in Guwahati, Imphal, and Agartala  

- The government’s EAST vision—Empower, Act, Strengthen, and Transform—was reiterated as a guiding principle for regional development  

 

Security and Stability Enhancements  

- Modi emphasized the shift from past instability to a future of peace and prosperity, citing over 10,000 youth surrendering arms in the last decade  

- The government’s zero-tolerance policy on terrorism and insurgency was reaffirmed  

- Improved governance and peace accords have strengthened investor confidence in the region  

 

Future Prospects and Industry Growth  

- The Northeast is emerging as a powerhouse for organic farming, green energy, and semiconductor manufacturing  

- PM Modi hinted at the first ‘Made in India’ semiconductor chip from the Northeast being introduced soon  

- The summit serves as a movement to transform the region into a leading investment destination  

 

Sources: MSN News, Economic Times, WION, The Hindu BusinessLine, Pragativadi News