Sinlung /
02 June 2010

Rail, Road, Air Connectivity in Northeast on Focus: Indian Govt

New Delhi, Jun 2 : Development of road and rail network and improving air connectivity to the Northeast have been the priority area for the UPA government to ensure overall growth in the region.

The government, in the 'Report to the People' released by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, said three greenfield airports have already been approved, besides launching of several projects to strengthen the road network in the region.

Speaking on the occasion, Singh said government will give special attention for overall development of the Northeast.

In the report, Government said the capital cities of the North-eastern states are getting progressively connected by rail network and it will endeavor to expand it further.

"Guwahati and Agartala are already connected. Projects for connecting the capitals of Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh have been taken up," the report said.

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