Scindia to inaugurate North East Bankers' Conclave 3.0 in Aizawl on Oct 13
Synopsis
For the third year running, the Northeast's premier banking forum is moving cities — and this time Aizawl is the host. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia is set to inaugurate the North East Bankers' Conclave 3.0 on 13 October, while also laying foundation stones for five new development projects in Mizoram, signalling the Centre's sustained focus on the region's financial inclusion and infrastructure gaps.
Key Takeaways
Jyotiraditya Scindia is likely to inaugurate the 3rd North East Bankers' Conclave in Aizawl on 13 October 2026 .
He is also scheduled to lay foundation stones for five upcoming developmental projects and inaugurate five completed projects in Mizoram.
A preparatory meeting was held on Wednesday at the New Secretariat Conference Hall , chaired by Chief Secretary Khilli Ram Meena .
Senior officials from RBI , northeastern state governments, and multiple banking institutions are expected to attend the conclave.
The first conclave was held in New Delhi in April 2023 ; the second in Agartala on 21 December 2024 , addressed by Home Minister Amit Shah .
Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia is likely to inaugurate the 3rd North East Bankers' Conclave in Aizawl, Mizoram, on 13 October 2026, according to officials. The event, organised by the North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Limited (NEDFi), is expected to bring together banking regulators, policymakers, and financial institutions to deliberate on accelerating economic growth across the northeastern region.
Key Developments Around the Visit
During his visit to Aizawl, Scindia is also scheduled to lay the foundation stones for five upcoming developmental projects aimed at boosting the state's growth trajectory. In addition, he will inaugurate five already-completed projects, according to a Mizoram government official. The dual agenda signals a concerted push to translate policy commitments into visible infrastructure outcomes in the state.
Preparatory Meeting Held in Aizawl
A high-level preparatory meeting for the North East Bankers' Conclave 3.0 was convened on Wednesday at the New Secretariat Conference Hall in Aizawl. The meeting was chaired by Chief Secretary Khilli Ram Meena and attended by the Principal Secretary (GAD), Director General of Police (DGP), Commissioners and Secretaries of various state departments, as well as representatives from Mizoram University, NEDFi, and multiple commercial banks.
Who Is Expected to Attend
Chief Secretaries and senior officials from various northeastern states are expected to participate, along with senior officials from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), state government representatives, and delegates from banking institutions across the region. The conclave aims to produce actionable strategies addressing banking access challenges at both the policy and grassroots levels.
A Series With Growing Momentum
The DoNER Ministry, in collaboration with NEDFi, held the inaugural North East Bankers' Conclave in New Delhi in April 2023, supported by the State Bank of India (SBI) and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). That first edition was described as a landmark leadership event, convening banking sector stakeholders, policymakers, and regulators to address the Northeast's historically underserved financial landscape.
The second edition was held in Agartala, Tripura, on 21 December 2024, and was addressed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Notable attendees at the Agartala conclave included Scindia, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Union Minister of State for DoNER Dr Sukanta Majumdar, and Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, among others. The third edition in Aizawl is set to build on that momentum, with Mizoram now stepping up as the host state for the region's flagship banking forum.
Point of View
Not just in central corridors. Yet the real measure of these conclaves is not the footfall of ministers but whether the actionable strategies they generate translate into measurable improvements in credit penetration and banking access across the region's remotest districts. With Mizoram still grappling with limited formal credit reach in rural areas, the third edition arrives at a critical juncture. The presence of RBI officials alongside state and commercial bank representatives is promising, but accountability for follow-through remains the missing piece in this annual exercise.
NationPress
7 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the North East Bankers' Conclave 3.0?
The North East Bankers' Conclave 3.0 is the third edition of an annual forum organised by the DoNER Ministry and NEDFi to address banking and financial inclusion challenges in India's northeastern states. It is scheduled to be held in Aizawl, Mizoram, on 13 October 2026, and is likely to be inaugurated by Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.
Who is expected to attend the Aizawl conclave?
Chief Secretaries and officials from northeastern states, senior Reserve Bank of India officials, state government representatives, and delegates from various banking institutions are expected to attend. The preparatory meeting also included representatives from Mizoram University and NEDFi.
When and where were the previous editions held?
The first North East Bankers' Conclave was held in New Delhi in April 2023, supported by SBI and CII. The second was held in Agartala, Tripura, on 21 December 2024, and was addressed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
What else is Scindia expected to do during his Aizawl visit?
Beyond the conclave inauguration, Scindia is scheduled to lay foundation stones for five upcoming developmental projects in Mizoram and inaugurate five already-completed projects, according to a state government official.
What is the purpose of the North East Bankers' Conclave?
The conclave brings together banking sector stakeholders, policymakers, and regulators to identify challenges faced by the banking sector in the Northeast and develop immediate and long-term strategies for financial inclusion and economic growth. It aims to connect policy planning with grassroots-level implementation across the eight northeastern states.
