Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah addressed the North Eastern Student and Youth Parliament organized by Student Experience in Inter-State Living (SEIL) in New Delhi. He described the Northeast as an ‘invaluable gem’ of Indian culture and emphasized its rich heritage, diverse tribes and immense possibilities of global attention, especially tourism. Mr. Shah highlighted the efforts of the Modi government to bring peace in the region, referring to the signing of 12 agreements with rebel groups, resulting in more than 10,000 rebel to the mainstream.
He also pointed to a significant decline in the violence, from 2004-2014 to 2014-2024, incidents have decreased by about 70%. The government has invested heavily in the region, increased the budget by 153% from 2014-15 to 2024-25 and focused on improving connectivity. By 2027, the capitals of all the north-east states will be connected by rail, air and road.
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah referred to the development of major infrastructure on the Brahmaputra River, including India’s largest rail-cum-road bridge and a semiconductor plant worth Rs 27,000 crore to Assam. He insisted that the development of the Northeast will provide employment opportunities within the area, which will eliminate the need for the youth to go somewhere else for work.
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah praised SEIL for connecting the Northeast to the rest of India, given that more than 4,000 families of the area
