Vice President says North-East’s development is integral to India’s growth story
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May 4, 2023 10:28
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Jagdeep Dhankhar today said that the Government of India’s policy of ‘Act East’, upgraded from the ‘Look East’ policy has given an impetus to the North Eastern region and made way for its overall development. He said that North-East's development is integral to India's growth story.
On his maiden visit to the state of Manipur as the Vice President, Shri Dhankhar addressed students and teachers at Dhanamanjuri University, Manipur and later at Manipur University.
Speaking at the Dhanamanjuri University, Shri Dhnkhar observed that the infrastructure in the North-Eastern region is fast improving, referring to upgraded rail connectivity, increase in the number of airports, among other initiatives. He said the North-Eastern culture, diversity, dances, and natural vegetation are unparalleled in the world. He added that he was touched by the warmth and hospitality of the Manipuri people and that it was evident the state's happiness index was indeed high.
