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Centre, NE states to prepare plan for better connectivity

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August 09, 2025

Scindia: States to map all projects on PM GatiShakti Portal & update logistics policies before next NEC session

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The Union government and north-eastern states will jointly prepare a comprehensive infrastructure masterplan to address gaps in roads, railways, airways, waterways, logistics, and digital connectivity in the region.

The decision was taken at a meeting of the High-Level Task Force (HLTF) on "Logistics, Infrastructure, and Connectivity in the North East Region", chaired by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and attended by Union Minister for DoNER Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Mizoram Minister Prof. Lalnilawma, and Sikkim Minister Tshering Thendup Bhutia.

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