Aizawl: Chief Minister Lalduhoma chaired an online meeting of the High-Level Task Force on the North East Economic Corridor, set up by the Ministry of DoNER to accelerate economic growth in the North Eastern region of India.
As the Convener of the Task Force, Chief Minister Lalduhoma welcomed all participants and expressed his gratitude for their commitment to the region’s development. He outlined key challenges and priorities, particularly emphasising the urgent need for infrastructure development in the Northeast. He noted that Mizoram’s road density remains significantly below the national average and that other critical infrastructure sectors also require focused attention.
The Chief Minister emphasised that improved infrastructure will not only enhance regional connectivity but also strengthen cross-border trade with neighbouring Asian countries, creating substantial employment opportunities. He also expressed appreciation to Union DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia for his continued leadership in advancing development in the region.
Lalmalsawma Pachuau, Secretary of the Planning & Programme Implementation Department, Government of Mizoram, presented a report summarizing key points from the first meeting consultations and inputs received from member states. This was followed by a detailed discussion on the findings and recommendations.
The meeting was attended by Union Minister of DoNER Jyotiraditya Scindia; Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma; Assam Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary; Manipur Chief Secretary PK Singh; V. Umashankar, Secretary of the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH); and senior officials from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), among others.
Participants shared their perspectives and proposals, reaffirming their commitment to holding follow-up consultations aimed at achieving a collective and coordinated approach to the corridor’s development.
The High-Level Task Force was constituted by the Ministry of DoNER to identify key interventions and formulate actionable short-, medium-, and long-term strategies for the integrated development of the North East Economic Corridor.
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