The Rising North East Investors Summit 2025 concluded on a resounding high note on Saturday, garnering investment proposals worth ₹4.3 lakh crore and signalling a transformative shift in the economic landscape of the North Eastern Region (NER). Delivering the valedictory address, Union Minister for Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya Scindia hailed the summit as a defining moment, declaring the region as poised to become India’s next economic powerhouse.

Spanning two days, May 23-24, at Bharat Mandapam, the summit was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and featured participation from industry leaders, global investors, and diplomatic representatives from over 80 countries. Underscoring the collective enthusiasm for the region, Scindia stated, “There was one unanimous sentiment: India’s future lies in the Northeast.”

Highlighting the shift in national focus, Scindia credited the Prime Minister’s visionary leadership for revitalising the region’s prospects. “For six decades after Independence, governments failed to recognise the Northeast’s potential. Under PM Modi’s leadership, that has changed completely,” he remarked. The government’s “whole-of-government” approach has facilitated the formation of eight high-level task forces focusing on key growth sectors, including agriculture, tourism, infrastructure, textiles, and animal husbandry.

Major Industry Commitments Signal Confidence

The summit’s opening day witnessed bold investment pledges from leading industrialists. Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani announced a commitment of ₹75,000 crore across agriculture, digital services, and local enterprise development. This was followed by Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani’s ₹50,000 crore pledge over the next decade, and Vedanta Group’s Anil Agarwal unveiling plans to invest ₹30,000 crore in the region.

These large-scale proposals were the result of MDoNER’s sustained outreach and engagement strategy, which included nine investor roadshows, six state-level roundtables, and interactions with over 131 investors. Additionally, Ambassadors’ Meets conducted by the ministry saw participation from diplomats representing more than 95 countries.

Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita expressed pride in the region’s evolving narrative, while Minister of State Sukanta Majumdar emphasised the summit’s role in amplifying the aspirations of the North East on a national scale. “From Guwahati to Mumbai and Hyderabad to Kolkata, the momentum has been remarkable,” Majumdar said.

Infrastructure Gains and Policy Support
The summit also brought attention to the significant infrastructure advances in the region. Between 2014 and 2024, national highway length expanded from 10,905 km to 16,207 km, 36 major aviation projects were completed, and the number of operational airports increased from 9 to 17. There was also a notable boost in power generation capacity and transmission infrastructure.

MDoNER Secretary Chanchal Kumar highlighted the shift in the region’s image. “The Northeast is no longer only known for its scenic beauty. It is now being recognised for its vast potential in resources, tourism, sports, and music.” Kumar also pointed to the global traction the region has gained, citing investment proposals from 76 countries during the recent Ambassadors’ Meet.

Statistical Advisor Dharmvir Jha reflected on the significance of the summit, calling it the culmination of sustained policy and investment groundwork, effectively uniting global investors, policymakers, and local stakeholders on one platform.

During the inauguration, Prime Minister Modi showcased over ₹21,000 crore invested in the region’s education sector over the last decade. This has led to the establishment of 800 new schools, the first AIIMS, nine medical colleges, and two Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs).

He called on industries to harness the region’s exceptional talent, describing the Northeast as a “new frontier of opportunity.”

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Vision Forward

In his concluding remarks, Scindia reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring timely execution of all investment proposals. “MDoNER will act as a bridge between investors and states to ensure swift implementation. The Northeast is embarking on a New Economic Revolution—a revival that will transform it into India’s international gateway to Southeast Asia.”

With record-breaking investments, global attention, and policy momentum, the Rising North East Summit 2025 heralds a new chapter in India’s growth story—one where the Northeast stands at the centre of transformation.

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