AGARTALA: The 72nd Plenary of the North Eastern Council (NEC) will commence today in Tripura’s capital, Agartala, with a series of high-stakes sessions. This year’s second gathering will commence with a pre-plenary technical session in Agartala, a city rich in historical significance, which will host the plenary for only the second time since 2008.
In the pre-plenary thematic and technical sessions on Friday, central ministries will showcase their developmental agendas, highlighting the path forward for the North Eastern Region (NER). The main plenary, scheduled for the morning of Saturday, will be presided over by the union home minister and NEC chairman Amit Shah, along with DoNER minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia and minister of state Sukanta Majumdar.
This session promises to be a confluence of strategic discussions, featuring the active participation of two NEC members, the governors, chief ministers, chief secretaries, and planning secretaries of the eight northeastern states, along with other high-ranking officials.
The choice of Agartala for this important meeting underscores its growing significance in regional development. Historically, plenary sessions have predominantly been held in Shillong and Guwahati.
However, the selection of Agartala underscores the dynamic nature of the NEC’s engagements and its commitment to fostering growth across the region. The NEC's role has evolved significantly since its inception, transforming from an advisory body into a key regional planning agency.
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