Member of Parliament Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Thursday raised key concerns in Parliament regarding infrastructure expansion, rail connectivity and tourism development in the North Eastern Region, urging the government to ensure timely implementation of projects and effective utilisation of central funds. He also sought details on progress made following commitments announced at the Rising North East Summit and stressed the need to translate investment pledges into employment-generating projects on the ground.
Highlighting the region’s tourism potential, Shringla said the Northeast possesses immense natural beauty, vibrant tribal heritage and significant opportunities in eco, cultural and adventure tourism. He emphasised that improved rail and road connectivity linking remote parts of the region with the rest of the country would strengthen trade, enhance tourism flow and bring markets closer, fostering inclusive economic growth.
Quoting his intervention, Shringla said, “Prime Minister Narendra Modiji has displayed a deep and heartfelt connection with the Northeast… During the recent Northeast Investors’ Summit, investors committed investment interests of Rs 4.3 lakh crore.”
