‘Double-Engine’ Government has Resolved to ‘Act East’ for the Northeast: PM Modi
GG News Bureau
Imphal, 4th Jan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the new projects are proof that the ‘double-engine’ government is working in the right direction.
PM after inaugurating and laying the foundation stone of several developmental projects in Imphal today, said, “New development projects in the pipeline have proved that the ‘double-engine’ government is dedicated to shifting its focus from ‘Don’t look east’ to ‘Act-East’.”
Further, talking about how the improved road infrastructure would help the state, PM Modi said, “When we used to talk about exports, only a few cities and states used to come to mind, but with the Integrated Cargo Terminal, even our Manipur will become a new hub of exports and contribute to our dream of building an Atma Nirbhar Bharat.”
The Prime Minister also said that the seamless connectivity to remote regions and villages in the Northeast will slowly boost the local economy and tourism opportunities and empower the youth of the region.
“We are encouraging local tourism opportunities in the state like the ‘Hill to Valley’ campaigns. This is transforming the reputation of the state from ‘Locked State to International State’,” Modi said.
Lauding the “daughters of Manipur”, PM Modi said that they have been making a mark globally. “Now the whole nation takes inspiration from our sports stars of the North East; Be it Commonwealth Games or Olympics, our daughters are embodying the new spirit of New India,” he said.
Referring to the government’s commitment to reduce India’s import dependency on edible oil, PM Modi said, “The Palm Oil mission is worth Rs 11,000 core and will enable farmers in the Northeast to become Atma Nirbhar and reduce dependence on imports.”
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi also informed that Mount Harriet in Andaman has been named Mount Manipur as a tribute to the freedom fighters.
PM Modi inaugurated 13 projects worth over Rs 1,850 crores and laid the foundation stone of nine projects worth around Rs 2,950 crore; spanning across sectors such as Road Infrastructure, Drinking Water Supply, Health, Urban Development, IT and more.
He also laid the foundation stone of construction of five National Highway Projects to be built at a cost of more than Rs 1,700 crore, with a cumulative length of more than 110 km. agency inputs
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