PM Modi Inaugurates Rising North East Investors Summit 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Rising North East Investors Summit 2025 on May 23 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. In his address, PM Modi described the region as “Ashta Lakshmi,” symbolizing eight forms of wealth represented by the eight northeastern states of India.
He stressed that the government’s transition from a “Look East” to an “Act East” policy is meant to harness the Northeast’s rich cultural, natural, and demographic diversity to drive national growth. He reiterated that diversity remains the Northeast’s greatest strength, offering vast potential for investment across key sectors.
Major Investment Commitments
The summit witnessed major investment pledges from some of India’s top industrialists, signaling corporate confidence in the region’s future.
- Reliance Industries: Chairman Mukesh Ambani announced a ₹75,000 crore investment, aiming to turn the Northeast into an economic engine similar to Singapore.
- Adani Group: Chairman Gautam Adani committed ₹50,000 crore toward infrastructure and industrial development across the region.
- Vedanta Group: Announced an investment of ₹80,000 crore in six northeastern states, focusing on infrastructure expansion and employment creation.
These pledges underscore the private sector’s growing interest in integrating the Northeast into the mainstream national economy.
Focus Areas for Development
The Rising North East Investors Summit aims to promote holistic development in sectors critical to the region’s growth:
- Infrastructure and Connectivity: Investments will strengthen road, rail, air, and digital infrastructure to improve regional and national integration.
- Tourism and Hospitality: Focus on promoting eco-tourism, cultural tourism, and wellness tourism to position the region as a global destination.
- Agro-Food Processing: Emphasizing the Northeast’s agricultural richness to develop food processing industries and enhance value chains.
- Information Technology and Education: Expanding digital literacy, tech hubs, and skill training centers for youth empowerment.
- Energy and Semiconductors: Exploring clean energy and semiconductor manufacturing as future economic drivers.
Transforming the Northeast’s Image
PM Modi noted that the Northeast has transformed from a region historically associated with insurgency and blockades to one recognized for business opportunities and peace. Over 10,000 youths have surrendered arms in the last decade, reflecting the success of the government’s efforts to restore normalcy and growth.
He added that the increase in tourist footfall has opened up new employment avenues in homestays, tour guiding, and hospitality. The region, he said, is now ideal for destination weddings, retreats, and cultural immersion.
Conclusion
The Rising North East Investors Summit 2025 is a landmark initiative aimed at repositioning the Northeast as a dynamic hub of economic activity. With heavy investment inflows, strategic planning, and policy attention, the region stands at the cusp of a transformative era—where peace, prosperity, and progress can move hand in hand with its unique identity and strengths.
