Northeast India will be engine of India's development in 21st century: PM Modi

Feb 20, 2022

New Delhi, Feb 20 (ANI): On the Statehood Day of Arunachal Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Northeast India will become the engine of the country's growth in the 21st century. “I firmly believe that eastern India, especially the northeast, will become engine of the nation's development in 21st century. We are working to make Arunachal, a major gateway of East Asia. Modern infrastructure being set up, seeing Arunachal's role regarding national security,” said PM Modi. “In Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, nation remembers all martyrs of Arunachal Pradesh who sacrificed themselves for the nation. Be it Anglo Abor War or guarding of borders after independence, the saga of valour of people of Arunachal Pradesh is an invaluable heritage for every Indian,” added PM Modi.