Shillong/Aizawl: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Mizoram and Meghalaya on Saturday to inaugurate various projects.
"The enchanting and effervescent Northeast calls. Looking forward to visiting Mizoram and Meghalaya tomorrow, where various development projects will be inaugurated. These projects will add impetus to the development journey of the Northeast," PM tweeted on Friday ahead of the visit.
"The completion of this project is a boon for the people of Mizoram," he said in another tweet.
The Prime Minister will inaugurate the Shillong-Nongstoin-Rongjeng-Tura Road.
The enchanting and effervescent Northeast calls! Looking forward to visiting Mizoram and Meghalaya tomorrow, where various development projects will be inaugurated. These projects will add impetus to the development journey of the Northeast.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 15, 2017
It is my privilege to be dedicating the Tuirial Hydropower Project to the nation at tomorrow’s programme in Aizawl. The completion of this project is a boon for the people of Mizoram.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 15, 2017
In Shillong I will inaugurate the Shillong-Nongstoin-Rongjeng-Tura Road. This project will improve connectivity and further economic growth. I will also address a public meeting.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 15, 2017
"We see immense potential in the Northeast and are committed to doing everything for the region's overall progress," the PM said.
He also said the Ministry of Department of Northeast Region has set up a Rs 100 crore Northeast Venture Capital Fund.
"Tomorrow I will be distributing cheques to entrepreneurs from this fund. A spirit of enterprise among the Northeast's youth augurs well for the empowerment of the region," he said.
Giving wings to our Yuva Shakti, DoNER has set up a Rs. 100 crore Northeast Venture Capital Fund. Tomorrow I will be distributing cheques to entrepreneurs from this fund. A spirit of enterprise among the Northeast’s youth augurs well for the empowerment of the region.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 15, 2017
We see immense potential in the Northeast and are committed to doing everything for the region’s overall progress. pic.twitter.com/9b7NByXAHc
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 15, 2017
He will also address a public meeting in Meghalaya.
Elections to the 60-member Meghalaya Assembly are scheduled to be held on February-March 2018.
(With Agency inputs)
