₹4 Lakh Crore Proposals at North East Investors Summit Position Region as New Epic Centre of Growth

The Rising North East Investors Summit 2025 concluded on a remarkable note in New Delhi with investment proposals exceeding ₹4 lakh crore. The two-day event drew delegations from over 80 countries, including Japan, ASEAN members, and several European nations. This global participation signals a growing recognition of the North Eastern region’s economic significance.

Leadership Acknowledges Regional Promise

In the closing address, the Minister for Development of the North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for recognising and embracing the vast untapped potential of the North East. He affirmed that the region is no longer on the sidelines but is becoming a centre of global partnerships and mutual interest.

Industry Pledges Strong Investment Commitment

Mr Scindia shared that for the first time, top industrial leaders from across India pledged investments worth ₹1.55 lakh crore aimed at tapping into the opportunities in the North Eastern states. These commitments span multiple sectors, including logistics, infrastructure, agriculture, tourism, and technology, reflecting a multi-pronged approach to regional development.

Read More: Reliance Industries ₹75,000 Crore Investment Plan for Northeast.

Emphasis on Skilling the Youth

Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Jayant Chaudhary, addressed the summit with a focus on empowering the region’s youth. He pointed to achievements such as Mizoram’s 100% literacy rate and the entrepreneurial spirit seen across the North East.

He also introduced a new initiative under the Skilling for Readiness AI programme that aims to train and assess 1 lakh students across India in Artificial Intelligence. Targeted at students from classes 6 to 12, the programme will provide online learning modules, self-assessments, exams, certifications, and academic credits at no cost.

Skilling Integrated with Formal Education

The Minister outlined efforts to embed skill development within the broader education system. He announced that the embedded apprenticeship degree programme is underway, with guidelines from the University Grants Commission already in place. Many universities have shown a willingness to adopt the initiative. Mr Chaudhary highlighted this model as a bridge between academic learning and the practical skill sets sought by industries today.

Conclusion

The ₹4 lakh crore worth of proposals received during the Rising North East Investors Summit marks a turning point in how the region is perceived and prioritised. With global and domestic interest converging, strong government backing, and a new emphasis on skill development and entrepreneurship, the North East is firmly establishing itself as the new epicentre of India’s growth journey.

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