DoNER Minister Advocates for Expedited Development of Special Economic Zone in Manipur
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Synopsis
On April 17, Union DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia emphasized the need for rapid advancement of crucial infrastructure initiatives in Manipur, including a Special Economic Zone, during a meeting with state officials and the Governor.
Key Takeaways
- Scindia emphasizes infrastructure development in Manipur.
- Focus on universities and IT projects.
- Special Economic Zone is a priority.
- Discussion on enhancing the sports sector.
- High-Level Task Force established for investment promotion.
Agartala, April 17 (NationPress) The Union Minister for the Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya Scindia, on Thursday urged officials to expedite the execution of crucial infrastructure projects. This includes the establishment of universities, Information Technology initiatives, and the Special Economic Zone in Manipur, along with mental health, maternity, and child hospitals, according to officials.
A representative from the Manipur government mentioned that Scindia, who also oversees the Ministry of Communications, during a meeting with Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and senior officials from both the Centre and state government, emphasized various sectors demanding focused development efforts in the state.
“The Union Minister highlighted critical areas such as handicrafts and handloom, sports, tourism, international trade, and agriculture, particularly palm oil farming in the region, logistics, and national highway development,” the official reported.
Moreover, the DoNER Minister instructed the officials at the meeting to hasten the progress of significant infrastructure projects like universities and the Special Economic Zone in Manipur, as well as mental health, maternity, and child hospitals.
During the gathering, the Union Minister, along with representatives from the Ministry of DoNER, delivered a thorough review on the status of diverse ongoing projects within Manipur.
Later, the Governor and the Union Minister led a meeting of the High-Level Task Force on Sports for the North Eastern Region.
The Chief Minister of Mizoram Lalduhoma, Deputy Chief Minister of Nagaland Yanthungo Patton, Meghalaya's Additional Chief Secretary, and the Joint Secretary of the Department of Sports participated in the meeting via video conferencing.
Numerous initiatives aimed at enhancing the sports sector in the region were deliberated. Union Minister Scindia pointed out several key areas needing special focus, such as talent identification, training and coaching, the establishment of coaching centers, promotion of public-private partnerships, infrastructure enhancement, and increased emphasis on women in sports.
Present at the meeting were Manipur Chief Secretary Prashant Kumar Singh, the Secretary to the Governor, the Secretary of the DoNER Ministry, Principal Secretary, Commissioners, and other senior officials.
Scindia, who arrived in Imphal on Thursday for a day-long visit, held multiple discussions with the Manipur Governor and other senior officials to assess the implementation of ongoing schemes and projects from the DoNER Ministry in Manipur.
Previously, the Ministry of DoNER formed a High Level Task Force (HLTF) convened by Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, with DoNER Minister Scindia, and Chief Ministers Conrad K. Sangma (Meghalaya), Neiphiu Rio (Nagaland), and Prem Singh Tamang (Sikkim) as members.
The HLTF on investment promotion in the northeastern region was established following the 72nd plenary session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) held in November last year in Agartala, Tripura.
This Task Force was formed by the Ministry of DoNER in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, chairing the NEC, presided over the plenary session.
