Amit Shah to chair 73rd NEC Plenary in Shillong on 4 June
Synopsis
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to chair the 73rd NEC Plenary in Shillong on 4 June — a high-stakes gathering of all eight Northeastern Governors and Chief Ministers. With Mizoram already finalising its proposals and PM-DevINE projects on the table, the session signals the Centre's continued focus on closing the Northeast's long-standing infrastructure gap.
Key Takeaways
Amit Shah , NEC Chairman, is expected to preside over the 73rd NEC Plenary Session in Shillong on 4 June .
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia , NEC Vice-Chairman, will also attend the meeting.
Governors and Chief Ministers of all eight Northeastern states are expected to participate.
Mizoram Governor Vijay Kumar Singh chaired a preparatory review in Aizawl on Monday, finalising the state's proposals.
Projects under review include NESIDS (Roads) , NESIDS (OTRI) , and PM-DevINE schemes.
The previous, 72nd NEC Plenary , was held in Agartala, Tripura in December 2024 .
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who serves as Chairman of the North Eastern Council (NEC), is expected to preside over the body's 73rd Plenary Session in Shillong, Meghalaya on 4 June, officials confirmed on Monday. The meeting will bring together the Governors and Chief Ministers of all eight Northeastern states to deliberate on development priorities for the region.
Key Participants and Agenda
Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) and Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia, who holds the position of Vice-Chairman of the NEC, will also attend the plenary. According to a senior NEC official, the session will focus on planning and coordinating development initiatives across the Northeast. In a post on its official X handle, the NEC stated: 'This important gathering will bring together leaders and stakeholders to deliberate on key initiatives for the growth, connectivity, and sustainable development of the Northeastern region.'
Mizoram Reviews Preparations
Ahead of the plenary, Mizoram Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) on Monday chaired a preparatory review meeting at the Lok Bhavan Conference Room in Aizawl. He underscored the Union government's commitment to Northeastern development and urged all line departments to effectively present the state's key concerns and proposals before the NEC.
Secretary of the Planning and Programme Implementation Department, David Lalthantluanga, briefed the meeting on follow-up actions stemming from the 72nd NEC Plenary held in Agartala, Tripura in December 2024. He also updated officials on the status of ongoing projects under the NEC and the Ministry of DoNER.
Projects Under Review
The projects discussed include NEC-funded schemes, NESIDS (Roads), NESIDS (OTRI), and PM-DevINE projects, all aimed at strengthening infrastructure and accelerating socio-economic development across Mizoram. Officials finalised key issues and proposals centred on welfare, infrastructure, and economic growth to be raised at the plenary.
Also present at the Aizawl review were Sudhir Kumar, Principal Secretary of the General Administration Department, and senior officials from all major state departments. This comes amid the Centre's sustained push to accelerate development spending in the Northeast, a region that has historically lagged in infrastructure connectivity despite repeated policy commitments.
What to Watch
The 4 June plenary in Shillong will be closely watched for concrete allocations and timelines on infrastructure projects, particularly roads and digital connectivity. With all eight state heads expected to attend, the session is positioned as a significant checkpoint for Northeast development policy under the current Union government.
Point of View
But the attendance of both Amit Shah and Jyotiraditya Scindia signals that this edition carries political weight. The Northeast has seen a surge in Union government attention since 2019, yet infrastructure delivery — particularly on roads and digital connectivity — has consistently lagged announced allocations. The real test of the 4 June session is whether it produces verifiable timelines on PM-DevINE and NESIDS disbursements, or remains another high-profile photo opportunity. Mizoram's structured pre-plenary review is a positive signal, but one state's preparedness cannot substitute for a region-wide accountability framework.
NationPress
11 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 73rd NEC Plenary Session?
The 73rd Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) is a high-level meeting scheduled for 4 June in Shillong, Meghalaya, where Union and state leaders will deliberate on development priorities for the eight Northeastern states. The NEC is the statutory body responsible for planning and coordinating development across the region.
Who will chair the NEC meeting in Shillong on 4 June?
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who is the Chairman of the North Eastern Council, is expected to preside over the meeting. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, the NEC's Vice-Chairman, will also be in attendance.
Which states are participating in the 73rd NEC Plenary?
All eight Northeastern states — Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura — are expected to be represented, with their respective Governors and Chief Ministers attending.
What development projects are on the NEC agenda?
Key projects under discussion include NEC-funded infrastructure schemes, NESIDS (Roads), NESIDS (OTRI), and PM-DevINE projects, all focused on strengthening connectivity and socio-economic development across the Northeastern region.
What was discussed at Mizoram's pre-plenary review meeting?
Mizoram Governor Vijay Kumar Singh chaired a review in Aizawl on Monday where officials presented follow-up actions from the 72nd NEC Plenary held in Agartala in December 2024. The state finalised its key proposals on welfare, infrastructure, and economic growth to be raised at the Shillong session.
