Rapid Fire
72nd plenary of the North Eastern Council
- 23 Dec 2024
- 2 min read
At the 72nd plenary of the North Eastern Council (NEC) in Agartala, Tripura. The Union Home Minister stressed the need for police forces in the Northeastern (NE) States to shift focus from insurgency control to ensuring citizens' constitutional rights, reflecting a new phase of governance in the region.
- NEC: The NEC, established in 1971 (by an Act of Parliament), is the nodal agency for the economic and social development of the NE Region, comprising Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura.
- It aims to address developmental challenges and unlock the region's potential.
- Achievements of the NEC: Constructed over 11,500 kilometers of roads, improving connectivity across the NE Region.
- Boosted power generation capacity through projects led by the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO).
- Set up foundational institutions like the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) and various educational and technical hubs.
- Transitioned from an advisory body to a Regional Planning Agency, playing a critical role in strategic decision-making.
