Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized that externally aided projects in the Northeast should empower local products for global markets and strengthen livelihoods. She highlighted a seven-fold increase in assistance, with over 10,000 km of roads built since 2014. Sitharaman underscored the region’s potential, stating that EAPs offer a development model combining central support, state execution, and global expertise for local communities.
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Sitharaman says external aid projects should help Northeast products reach global markets
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- June 19, 2026
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