GUWAHATI: B. Narayanan, Director General of the North-East Zone, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, had a conversation with Ashish Kundra in a webinar regarding Ashish Kundra's latest book, 'A Resurgent North-East: Narratives of Change'.
In the discussion, Ashish Kundra highlighted that a significant generational opportunity was lost due to violence in the region. However, he emphasized that the present situation has improved significantly, with the new generation of the North-East moving forward and leaving behind the scars of the past. During the discussion, he noted the determination of the youth to break geographical barriers and build a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. In response, B. Narayanan praised their enthusiasm and highlighted the government's support in encouraging enterprise and fostering economic growth in the region.
The conversation shed light on the resilience, progress, and potential of the North-East region. During the discussion, Kundra also proposed key sectors that hold immense promise for the region's economic uplifting, emphasizing the importance of horticulture, tourism, and hydropower projects, suggesting that with proper planning and execution, these sectors have the potential to significantly upgrade the region's economic conditions. (PIB)
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