Northeast at the Forefront as PM Modi Opens Rising North East Investors Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Rising North East Investors Summit 2025 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Thursday, positioning the region as a central pillar in India’s economic transformation and a strategic link to Southeast Asia. The summit aims to catalyze domestic and global investments into the eight Northeastern states by showcasing their industrial, cultural, and infrastructural potential. Image Source: PIB India Screengrab Framing the Northeast as a gateway to ASEAN and a rising economic zone, the Prime Minister said, “The Northeast is the most diverse region of our diverse nation,” underlining its promise across sectors including bio-economy , organic agriculture, eco-tourism, and energy . He reiterated India’s ‘Act East’ vision , calling the region a “front-runner in India’s growth story” and urging investors to seize the first-mover advantage. Addressing the North East Ris...