The 73rd Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) is set to convene on Thursday at the state convention centre in Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya. Union Home Minister and NEC Chairperson Amit Shah will preside over the session.
Key Attendees and Agenda
The meeting will be attended by Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) and NEC Vice-Chairperson Jyotiraditya M Scindia, Minister of State for DoNER Sukanta Majumdar, along with the governors and chief ministers of all eight northeastern states. The plenary will review progress made by the chief ministers' high-level task forces, which were established to address critical sectors of regional development.
North East Vision 2047
Central discussions will revolve around the North East Vision 2047, a long-term roadmap aimed at transforming the region into a vibrant hub of economic growth, connectivity, innovation, sustainability, and cultural prosperity by India's centenary of independence. Council members will share perspectives on regional development priorities and opportunities for enhanced inter-state cooperation.
Presentations and Deliberations
Presentations will cover a wide range of topics including tourism, agriculture and horticulture, investment promotion, self-reliance in milk, eggs, fish, and meat, sports promotion, economic corridor development, infrastructure and connectivity, and handloom and handicrafts. According to an official statement, the deliberations are expected to facilitate coordinated action among states and stakeholders for achieving shared developmental goals.
Review of DoNER Initiatives
The meeting will also review major initiatives of the Ministry of DoNER, including updates on flagship schemes and programmes, outcomes of the North East Investment Summit and Bankers' Conclave, youth-focused initiatives, and efforts related to tourism, logistics, and unique selling proposition (USP) projects in the region.
Pre-Plenary Meeting
A pre-plenary meeting held on Wednesday discussed flagship initiatives such as bamboo, agarwood, and Ashtalakshmi Darshan, along with other issues. It was attended by the Secretary of MDoNER, chief secretaries of the eight northeastern states, Secretary of NEC, and senior officers from MDoNER, NEC, state governments, and central agencies.
About NEC
Established under the North Eastern Council Act, 1971, the NEC serves as the apex regional planning body for the northeastern region, playing a pivotal role in fostering coordinated development and cooperative federalism.
