Govt focusing on reducing isolation of NE region
PM Narendra Modi on Friday said that the government is focusing on reducing isolation of the north-eastern region by improving its all-round connectivity through road, railway, telecom, power and waterways sectors. “In the current Budget, more than ₹30,000 crore has been earmarked for the region,” Modi added, speaking at the 65th plenary session of the North Eastern Council in Shillong.