Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, virtually interacted with media persons from the Northeast today to discuss the railway infrastructure projects outlined in the Union Budget for 2025-26. During the virtual session, the Minister announced a substantial allocation of Rs. 10,440 crores for the development of railway infrastructure in the Northeast, marking a historic increase in funding for the region.

Industrialists from Northeast say the initiatives proposed in Union Budget 2025-26, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman are expected to have a transformative impact on various sectors in the Northeastern region, accelerating its development into a more connected and investment-friendly destination.

The Union Budget 2025-26 has ushered in a wave of transformative initiatives for Assam and the North East, promising to enhance regional connectivity, bolster agriculture, and support socio-economic development.

Experts and policymakers have called for a strategic shift in Northeast towards modern practices and self-reliance to bridge the region’s demand-supply gap in meat, milk, eggs, and fodder.

As part of its global outreach initiative, a high-level delegation from Assam, led by Industry Minister Bimal Borah, conducted a strategic roadshow in Dubai to attract international investors ahead of the Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit, scheduled for February 25-26 in Guwahati.

In a major operation against human trafficking, Assam Police rescued two abducted minor girls and arrested nine individuals involved in an inter-state trafficking network. The crackdown uncovered a well-organized racket operating between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

Sikkim, celebrated for its leadership in organic farming, adds another milestone to its sustainability journey by integrating organic aquaculture practices.

Renowned businessman and philanthropist Vikram Singhania, CEO of the Singhania Group, was honored with the prestigious "Atal Award" by Union Minister of Law and Justice, Arjun Ram Meghwal, during a ceremony at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, on December 24, 2024.

In a significant move to enhance regional security, Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone for the Central Detective Training Institute (CDTI) in Agartala on Sunday.

Union Minister of State for the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Dr. Sukanta Majumdar has called on all stakeholders to look beyond existing challenges and work collaboratively toward harnessing the Northeast’s vast potential.