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With greater coordination, NE should become a part of development: DoNER Ministry

BNE ADMIN , May 5, 2022
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Guwahati: Minister for Development of North East Region, Tourism and Culture G Kishan Reddy today presided over an interactive session with senior officials of the Central and State Governments of the eight Northeastern states and called for greater coordination between the Central Ministries and State Governments.

He assured that the Ministry of DoNER shall focus on its role as a coordinator and ensure the development- of the mental process is not impeded because of systemic issues.

Stating that he has held many, joint reviews with several line Ministries of the Government of India and State Governments, Reddy said certain key areas such as agriculture, employment generation, skill development, connectivity and infrastructure, and social services including health and education, tourism development needed greater focus.

The Minister also stressed that his agenda for the next financial year would be to ensure that the funds under 10 percent gross budgetary support are completely and fruitfully utilized, projects are implemented quickly without delays, and are aligned to the realities of the North East.

The Minister said that the newly constituted "Agri-task force" would help in ensuring optimum utilization of funds and maximum benefit to the people of the region. He requested that coordination and cooperation of all the State Governments would be critical for its success.

The Minister also emphasized that a scientific gap analysis needs to be held, where strengths and weaknesses can be identified for targeted action.

He further said that the States and Central Ministries must equally focus on social development and employment generation along with a continued focus on infrastructural development.

The Minister called upon all the officers to jointly work on an action plan for the holistic development of the region and complete utilization of funds. Reddy also appreciated the talented and capable women of the North East and said that their potential should be tapped for the development of the region.

He further informed that a two-day workshop would be held in Delhi soon with all the Central and State stakeholders to carry forward the momentum built up by this conference.