**Policy Summary: Investment and Development in the North Eastern Region of India**
In response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1833, the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) outlined the government's strategy for promoting investment and sustainable development in the North Eastern Region (NER) of India. The strategy was presented on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
A key initiative is the "Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025," organized by MDoNER to attract investment in sectors including:
* Tourism and Hospitality
* Agro-Food Processing and allied sectors
* Textiles, Handloom, and Handicrafts
* Healthcare
* Education and Skill Development
* IT/ITeS
* Entertainment and Sports
* Infrastructure and Logistics
* Energy
State Governments within the NER are actively engaging with investors to facilitate the implementation of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) resulting from the summit. Facilitation measures include single-window clearance mechanisms, establishment of investment promotion agencies, creation of land banks, and investment incentives. Each North Eastern State has appointed a Nodal Officer to facilitate the grounding of MoUs. MDoNER is actively monitoring the progress of these MoUs through regular review meetings with the State Governments.
The government is committed to ensuring that proposed projects align with the region's ecological sensitivities. State Governments are promoting low-carbon technologies and environmentally sustainable practices to balance economic development with ecological preservation. Priority is given to projects categorized as "Green industries" that minimize negative environmental impacts.
The government engages with State Governments and private stakeholders to ensure inclusive, sustainable, and environmentally responsible development in the NER.
The Minister of State of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, provided the answer to the Lok Sabha question.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region: A ministry of the Government of India responsible for the development of the North Eastern Region of India. Also referred to as MDoNER.
North Eastern Region: A region in India consisting of the eight states: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura.
Shri Saleng A Sangma: A member of the Lok Sabha who raised a question about sectors identified for investment in the North East.
Dr. Sukanta Majumdar: The Minister of State of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, who provided the answer to the question in the Lok Sabha.
Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025: A summit organized by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) to promote trade and investment in the North Eastern Region.
Northeastern States: Refers to the states within the North Eastern Region of India; Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura.
Tourism and Hospitality: One of the key sectors identified for attracting investment in the North Eastern Region during the Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025.
Agro-Food Processing: One of the key sectors identified for attracting investment in the North Eastern Region during the Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025.
Government of India
Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region
LOK SABHA
Unstarred Question No. 1833
To be answered on
Wednesday, July 30, 2025/Sravana 8, 1947 (Saka)
QUESTION
Sectors Identified for Investment in North East
1833. Shri Saleng A Sangma:
Will the Minister of DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH EASTERN REGION be
pleased to state:
(a) the details of the key sectors identified for investment and development during
the North-east summit and the manner in which the Government plans to facilitate
their implementation across the North-eastern States;
(b) whether the Government has constituted any task force or coordination
mechanisms to monitor the progress of these proposals and ensure timely execution
and if so, the details thereof;
(c) the steps being taken to ensure that the proposed projects are aligned with
the region’s ecological sensitivities and do not adversely impact the fragile
environment of the North-east; and
(d) whether the Government is engaging with the State Governments and private
stakeholders to ensure inclusive, sustainable and environmentally responsible
development in the region and if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
The Minister of State of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region
(Dr. Sukanta Majumdar)
(a) and (b) Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) organized
Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025 to catalyze trade and investment in the
North Eastern Region. The focus sectors of the summit identified for attracting
investment in the North Eastern Region were Tourism and Hospitality; Agro-Food
Processing & allied sectors; Textiles, Handloom and Handicrafts; Healthcare;
Education and Skill Development; IT/ITeS; Entertainment & Sports; Infrastructure
and Logistics; and Energy. State Governments are actively engaged with all the
investors for grounding of these MoUs. Various steps have been taken by the NorthEastern State Governments to facilitate investment, which inter alia, include single
window clearance, establishment of investment promotion agency, creation of land
banks, incentives for investments etc. All the North Eastern States have also
appointed a Nodal Officer in their respective States for grounding of MoUs. Further,
the progress of grounding of MoUs is being monitored regularly by MDoNER
through review meetings with the State Governments.
(c) and (d) The State Governments promote the adoption of low-carbon technologies
and environmentally sustainable practices to achieve economic development while
preserving ecological integrity in the ecologically sensitive North Eastern Region.
Priority is given to the projects which are not causing hazardous impacts and are
categorized as Green industries, causing minimal negative impact to the local
environment.
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