Rs 5L cr spent in 9 years to ensure development of NE: MinisterUnion Minister of Development of North Eastern Region, Culture and Tourism G. Kishan Reddy said that in the last nine years, over Rs 5 lakh crore has been spent to ensure the development in the northeastern region, comprising eight states. He said that several mega connectivity projects such as 17 new airports, ongoing road projects worth Rs 1.05 lakh, and ongoing rail projects worth Rs 77,930 crore are being executed.

Every sector is being expedited in the northeast to open up numerous opportunities of Growth for the people.

The Central minister said that ASSAM RIFLES has an unparalleled heritage of gallantry since 1835 and holds a distinction of having been bestowed the most number of gallantry Awards.