Northeast India witnessed an unprecedented jump in the number of airports. Between 2014 and 2023, in North Eastern Region number of airports rose from nine to 16, and the number of flights have increased from about 900 before 2014 to around 1900.
Some northeastern states have made their way into India’s railways’ map for the first time and efforts are being made to expand the waterways also.
Connectivity: The major ongoing Capital Road Connectivity projects in NER include an alternate two-lane highway from Bagrakote to Pakyong (NH-717A) (152 km) in the Sikkim-Kalimpong-Darjeeling region, four laning of Imphal–Moreh section of NH-39 (20 km), two laning of 75.4 km in Manipur, four laning of Dimapur-Kohima Road (62.9 km) in Nagaland, four laning of Nagaon bypass to Holongi (167 km) in Arunachal Pradesh and two laning of Aizawl–Tuipang NH-54 (351 km) in Mizoram.
Decline in Insurgency: In the past 9 years, Northeast India has seen a major dip in incidents of insurgency. According to the reports, there has been a dip of 80 percent in such incidences.
AFSPA: The central government has withdrawn the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from 60 percent areas of Assam. In Manipur’s six districts, AFSPA’s operation is limited to 15 police stations. In Arunachal Pradesh, only one district remains covered under AFSPA. In Nagaland, it has been lifted from seven districts and in Tripura and Meghalaya, AFSPA has been completely lifted.
5G Connectivity: The Modi government is working relentlessly on improving digital connectivity in the northeast by increasing the optical fibre network. The 5G will help a pivotal role in the development of the start-up ecosystem and the service sector among others in the region.
Rising Stature of NE India: Northeast India, today, has the highest-ever representation in the Union Council of Ministers wherein there are two cabinet ministers and three ministers of state. For the first time, a Member of Parliament from Tripura has found a place in the Council of Ministers.
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