PM inaugurates NE Investors Summit, says govt has 'zero tolerance policy' against terrorism, Naxalism

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday his government has a policy of "zero tolerance” against terrorism or unrest by Maoist elements.

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“Be it terrorism or Maoist elements spreading unrest, our government follows a policy of zero tolerance,” the Prime Minister said while inaugurating the two-day Northeast Rising Summit here on Friday.

Reaffirming that peace and law and order are the most crucial factors for any region's development, PM Modi said the Northeast was once associated with blockades and conflict, which severely impacted opportunities for its youth. The government's consistent efforts towards peace agreements had resulted in more than 10,000 young individuals abandoning arms to embrace peace during the past ten-eleven years.

This shift had unlocked new employment and entrepreneurial opportunities within the region, he said and added that the MUDRA scheme had provided thousands of crores in financial support to lakhs of youth in the Northeast. The rise of education institutes had helped young individuals develop skills for the future.

Describing the youth of the Northeast as not just internet users but emerging digital innovators, he said advancements like over 13,000 km of optical fiber expansion, 4G and 5G coverage, and growing opportunities in the technology sector had encouraged young entrepreneurs to launch major start-ups within the region, reinforcing the Northeast’s role as India’s digital gateway.

The two-day Summit will highlight India's Northeastern region as a land of opportunity to attract global and domestic investment there.