Sitharaman says external aid projects should help Northeast products reach global markets

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.