Shillong, May 27: The federal government is dedicated to the welfare of the northeastern India, particularly the ladies of the area, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Friday after laying the foundation stone of a brand new football stadium right here.

“The federal government is dedicated to the event within the northeast area, the Self Help Groups (SHG), notably the ladies SHGs. Retaining this in thoughts, the federal government has additionally authorised a particular bundle for the northeast,” the prime minister mentioned on the North Eastern Council meeting right here.

Modi laid the inspiration stone of a soccer stadium which is being constructed in Shillong at a value of Rs.38 crore.

“Foundation stone of a football stadium has been laid. This area has an amazing expertise in sports activities, significantly soccer. Soccer is a ardour right here and it’s performed in every nook and corner of the state and the area,” stated Modi.

The prime minister additionally inaugurated passenger practice providers to Mizoram and Manipur on the newly-laid broad gauge line, and the Kamakhya-Katra weekly prepare from Assam to Jammu and Kashmir.

He stated he wished to see the northeastern area shine within the natural farming sector.

“I’m notably eager to see the northeast shine within the natural farming sector. Northeast can become the natural meals basket of India,” stated Modi, who’s the first prime minister within the final twenty years to attend the NEC plenary assembly.

He stated the central authorities’s deal with the northeast is manifested in its ‘Act East Policy’.

“We need to significantly enhance connectivity, infrastructure and tourism,” mentioned Modi.

The North Eastern Council (NEC) is the nodal company for channelising the funds for financial and social improvement within the area.

The prime minister mentioned Agartala, the capital of Tripura, has develop into the third worldwide location to be related to Cox Bazar of Bangladesh, which might additional assist the social and ecomomic empowerment of the northeastern area.

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