On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Aizawl in Mizoram. He will address public rallies and inaugurate a number of development projects during his visit.
The Prime Minister will also take a trip to Meghalaya, the neighboring State. Just before his visit, PM Modi tweeted, “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.”
Modi further stated it is his privilege to have the Tuirial Hydropower Project dedicated to the Nation in Aizawl. The Prime Minister will also inaugurate the Shillong-Nongstoin-Rongjeng-Tura Road. This road will improve the connectivity and economic growth in the State. Modi will go on to address a public meeting in Meghalaya.
Modi said, “We see immense potential in the Northeast and are committed to doing everything for the region’s overall progress.” He also gave good news saying the Ministry of Department of the Northeast Region set up a Rs. 100 crore Northeast Venture Capital Fund.
He said, “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.”
PM Modi is first scheduled to address a public meeting followed by the inauguration of the Hydroelectric Project in Aizawl. Mizoram’s State Protocol Officer David L. Pachuau explained Modi would then travel to Shillong.
