infrastructure projects
On June 24, 2025, Secretary DPIIT, Shri Amardeep Singh Bhatia, chaired a meeting to review mega infrastructure projects in Jharkhand, Sikkim, Nagaland, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh. The meeting addressed 18 issues across 11 projects, focusing on expediting resolutions through enhanced coordination. Key projects discussed included the Patratu Thermal Power Station
Vegan Leather
The CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR) to establish vegan leather manufacturing units in Northeast India. This initiative aims to convert agro-waste into sustainable products, supporting local farmers and women-led
Northeast India
Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science & Technology, chaired a meeting to review the progress of science and technology institutes in Northeast India. He emphasized the region's potential for growth in agriculture, tourism, and technology, urging for expanded scientific advancement. The meeting highlighted the importance
IICA
The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) has acquired land in Shillong, Meghalaya, for its first regional campus, supported by a ₹100.95-crore investment under the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for Northeast (PM-DevINE). This campus aims to enhance corporate governance and sustainable development through specialized training, research, and policy
Northeast India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an article by Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, highlighting the transformation of Northeast India from a frontier to a front-runner in trade and connectivity. The article emphasizes the region's strategic importance in India's vision for a $30-trillion economy. Source: Original Link