New Delhi [India]: The Rising North East Investors Summit 2025 has recorded investment proposals worth ₹4.22 lakh crore, marking a historic milestone in the economic transformation of the North Eastern Region (NER), Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia announced in an exclusive interview on Wednesday.
The summit, positioned as a catalyst for regional development, aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047 and places the North East as a strategic economic growth engine under India’s Act East Policy.
Unprecedented Outreach, Robust Strategy
Minister Scindia credited the success to a year-long outreach campaign led by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) in partnership with all eight NER states.
“We have conducted nine domestic roadshows across key cities, hosted an Ambassadors’ Meet with over 75 countries, and held multiple state-level roundtables and sector-specific interactions,” he said.
As a result, the summit attracted top domestic conglomerates such as the Aditya Birla Group, ITC Group, Adani Group, and Ambani Group, as well as representatives from 75 countries, including France, Germany, Spain, Poland, and Italy.
Strategic Pillars: Investment, Innovation, Inclusion
The summit was structured around three key objectives:
- Showcasing investment potential across the North East,
- Facilitating industry-government collaboration, and
- Crafting a roadmap for future growth in manufacturing and services sectors.
To support this, Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) are now operational in six NER states, with the remaining two nearing completion. Eight Chief Minister-led High-Level Task Forces have also been formed to drive strategies across diverse sectors—agriculture, tourism, infrastructure, textiles, animal husbandry, and more.
The government has also undertaken logistics mapping using an 11-point framework to ensure infrastructure readiness and facilitate seamless investment inflows.
Assam Leads Regional Participation
A high-level delegation from Assam, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, is playing a pivotal role at the summit. As the gateway state to the North East, Assam is showcasing strengths in both traditional and emerging sectors, reinforcing its central role in the region’s development narrative.
Wide-Ranging Participation and Sectoral Focus
Over 2,000 delegates—including policymakers, investors, multilateral organizations, corporates, and startups—are attending the summit. Discussions are centered on nine priority sectors, including:
- Agriculture, food processing, and allied sectors
- Textiles, handloom, and handicrafts
- Entertainment and sports
- Education and skill development
- Healthcare
- IT and ITES
- Tourism and hospitality
- Infrastructure and logistics
- Energy
More than 100 business meetings were scheduled, facilitating meaningful B2G and B2B engagements.
Scindia: North East Set to Become Economic Powerhouse
Minister Scindia emphasized that this summit signals a new era of inclusive growth, stating:
“This is a strong vote of confidence in the North East’s potential. With institutional frameworks and stakeholder coordination, we are creating a platform for the region to thrive economically and socially.”
If successfully materialized, the ₹4.22 lakh crore investment could reshape the North East’s economic trajectory, contributing significantly to India’s GDP and enabling the region to play a central role in India’s journey toward becoming a developed nation by 2047.