Union Minister for Development of Northeastern Region, G. Kishan Reddy on July 31 has informed the Lok Sabha that the government is making remarkable strides to improve connectivity through substantial investments in the Northeastern states.
Aviation Sector Set To Witness Transformation With Ministry Of Civil Aviation
The government has allocated a whopping Rs 81,941 crore for 19 railway infrastructure projects, currently at various stages of implementation.
As per sources, 482 km of rail lines have been completed. The aviation sector is set to witness a transformation with the Ministry of Civil Aviation operationalising airports at Rupsi, Tezu, Tezpur, Pasighat, Jorhat, Lilabari, Shillong, Pakyong, Itanagar, and Dimapur under the UDAN scheme.
The government has undertaken 261 projects, with a total cost of Rs 1,02,594 crore to strengthen road connectivity. Moreover, the Ministry of Development of Northeastern Region has sanctioned 77 road projects valued at Rs 3,372.58 crore.
