‘Centre planning North East Industrial Corridor’: Rajnath Singh

Addressing the 11th Maitree Diwas celebrations in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, Singh said that the corridor will act as a land bridge between India and South East Asia that will provide employment opportunities and give a fillip to trade and tourism.

Updated on: Nov 15, 2019, 24:23:40 IST

Hindustan Times, Guwahati | By Utpal Parashar

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Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that the Centre is planning to set up a North East Industrial Corridor which will create numerous job opportunities for youth from the region.

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is on a two-day visit to Arunachal Pradesh. He will take a tour of border areas on Friday. (ANI PHOTO.)

Addressing the 11th Maitree Diwas celebrations in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, Singh said that the corridor will act as a land bridge between India and South East Asia that will provide employment opportunities and give a fillip to trade and tourism.

“India is marching forward on the path of all round progress under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The road to New India runs through New North East India,” he said.

Singh said that approval to construct a tunnel at Sela Pass to Tawang, operationalisation of Pasighat airport, approval to set up Hollongi airport near Itanagar and work to establish three strategic railway lines are some of the steps taken to improve connectivity in the state.

The minister said the projects will provide all weather connectivity to the local population, facilitate movement of armed forces and boost tourism.

“The people of Arunachal Pradesh are known for their patriotism. My ministry will see that army recruitment centres are set up in some parts of the state, including Tawang,” said Singh.

Maitree Diwas is a two-day socio-military cultural extravaganza which showcases local culture as military demonstrations.

Singh is on a two-day visit to Arunachal Pradesh. He will take a tour of border areas on Friday.

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Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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