The third meeting of the High-Level Task Force on Investment Promotion in the North Eastern States was held today under the chairmanship of Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya Scindia, with Tripura Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha presenting the draft report on Strategic and Policy Recommendations for Investment Promotion in the North East.

The virtual meeting was attended by Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada, Union Minister of State for DoNER Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang, and Meghalaya Minister for Public Health and Engineering Marquis Marak. Senior officials including Secretary (Good Governance) Kiran Gitte, Secretary to the Chief Minister Dr. P.K. Chakraborty, and Planning Secretary L.T. Darlong were present at the conference hall of the Tripura Institution for Transformation office.

The draft report, jointly prepared by the Tripura Institution for Transformation and IIM Calcutta, outlines a comprehensive strategy for transforming the North Eastern Region into India’s Green Industrial Hub and the ‘Eastern Start-up Corridor’. It emphasizes enhanced infrastructure connectivity, streamlined investment facilitation, and integrated policy frameworks across the eight North Eastern states.

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia lauded Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha and the Tripura government for their meticulous planning, visionary approach, and inclusive foresight in preparing the draft. He praised the integrated and consultative process that formed the foundation of the report.

The report proposes the creation of key institutional mechanisms, including the Unified North East Investment Authority, North East Connectivity and Logistics Authority, and North East Industrial Free Trade Authority — aimed at strengthening investment coordination, logistics integration, and policy harmonization across the region.

Highlighting the collaborative spirit behind the initiative, Scindia said that the collective strength of the North Eastern states, backed by the Central Government’s support, would position the region as a prime investment destination. The vision, he said, is aligned with the Act East Policy and the national aspiration of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ (Developed India 2047).

The meeting marked another significant step toward realizing the North East’s potential as a dynamic hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable growth.