Youth should realise unexplored potential of NE : Dr Singh

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New Delhi : Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (I/C), Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh, on August 12, 2019, said that the Government led by  Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given a lot of importance to the development and progress of the North Eastern Region (NER).

He was addressing as the Chief Guest at the “North East Youth and Students Peace Assembly” organised on the occasion of the United Nations International Youth Day here. The function was organised by the Youth and Students for Peace-India, an initiative of the Universal Peace Federation (UPF), and the North East MPs’ Forum.

Dr Singh said that the focus has been on brining the rest of India closer to North east as compared to the earlier focus of brining only North East India closer to the mainstream. This has helped in the integration and development of this region, he said. He said that the DoNER Ministry has taken various initiatives for the security of the students of NER who are studying in Delhi and other parts of the country. The Minister said that a hostel for the North Eastern girl students of Bangalore University was inaugurated by the Prime Minister recently. He also said that the work for building a hostel for North East students in JNU has started. Another hostel in Rohini is also coming up for the students studying in institutions affiliated to Delhi University, he added, according to a PIB release.

He encouraged the youth to utilise the untapped potential of north east by having the benefit of Venture funds for start-ups in NE region. The North East has become a favourite destination for all, he added. He said that NE has unexplored potential for tourism, handlooms, and other areas, which the youth should explore. The DoNER Minister said when Government gives impetus to the Act East policy, it will be the north east region that will be benefited, due to its proximity to these neighbouring countries. This will not only enrich NE, but will also enrich whole India, he said.

Earlier, addressing the gathering after inaugurating the function, MoS for Youth Affairs and Sports (I/C) and Minority Affairs,  Kiren Rijiju said that it is the role of every individual to contribute to the society and its well being. Rijiju said that India must start sending more volunteers to the United Nations and contribute much more to the initiatives of UN. He said that Prime Minister NarendraModi has very focused attention towards youth development.