Govt to review the progress of infrastructure projects in NE
Updated: Jan 20, 2014 05:29:58pm
New Delhi, Jan 20 (KNN) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today met the chief ministers of north eastern states to review the progress of infrastructure projects in the region.
During the meeting, Singh said that the government viewed infrastructure development in the North East as a key element in the strategy for developing the region and increasing connectivity with the rest of the country.
Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia made a detailed presentation on Infrastructure Development in the region and noted that continuous focus on the region has led to satisfactory results during the 11th Plan period from 2007-2012.
The prime minister directed the Planning Commission to constitute a monitoring committee with representatives from the north east states to improve coordination among Central ministries.
In his concluding remarks, he noted that “very considerable progress is being made in each of the sectors reviewed today”.
Central ministries have focused on development of infrastructure including railways, roads, airports, telecom and power. (KNN/ST)
During the meeting, Singh said that the government viewed infrastructure development in the North East as a key element in the strategy for developing the region and increasing connectivity with the rest of the country.
Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia made a detailed presentation on Infrastructure Development in the region and noted that continuous focus on the region has led to satisfactory results during the 11th Plan period from 2007-2012.
The prime minister directed the Planning Commission to constitute a monitoring committee with representatives from the north east states to improve coordination among Central ministries.
In his concluding remarks, he noted that “very considerable progress is being made in each of the sectors reviewed today”.
Central ministries have focused on development of infrastructure including railways, roads, airports, telecom and power. (KNN/ST)
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