Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said that the development of Northeastern region has been the priority for the Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Nityanand Rai made this assertion while on his maiden visit to the Headquarters of the Directorate General, Assam Rifles at Shillong on the occasion of the annual Assam Rifles Commanders’ Conference today.
During his interaction with the Pressmen, the minister said that the North East has undergone a revolutionary transformation in the last five years because of the concerted efforts of the Union Government.
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Acknowledging the abundance of natural resources in the region, the minister said that if these huge potentials present in the Northeast region are tapped adequately there is scope for setting up of lot of industries in the region. He also said that improved connectivity and infrastructure has removed bottlenecks in the development process, giving boost to the region’s economy and promoting industry.
Earlier in the day, the Minister was given the Ceremonial Guard of Honour by the mixed contingent comprising of Male and Female soldiers of Assam Rifles. He later paid homage to the martyrs of the Force at the Laitkor War Memorial.
The Minister also attended the Special Sainik Sammelan comprising of all Ranks of Assam Rifles. In his address he complimented Assam Rifles for playing a pivotal role in guarding the national frontiers and facilitating various Government schemes in North Eastern States leading to infrastructure development.
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The Minister exhorted the troops of Assam Rifles to continue their good work in all spheres in being an ever alert and oldest Border Guarding Force and countering Insurgency in the most challenging terrain of the North East.
Later in the day, the Minister also inaugurated the newly constructed OPD wing of Assam Rifles Multi Speciality Hospital at Laitkor in the Meghalaya capital.
During the Conference, Lt Gen Sukhdeep Sangwan briefed the Minister about the general security situation in the North East, the activities of the Force while guarding the Indo Myanmar border and about counter insurgency operations being undertaken.
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