Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region organized eight Technical Sessions in Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav
Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region organized eight Technical Sessions in Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav
The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) organized eight Technical Sessions on 7th & 8th December, 2024 during the first edition of the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav by bringing together eminent panelists, who were domain experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to deliberate upon the issues pertaining to the opportunities and challenges facing the North Eastern Region. Four Technical Sessions were held each day on the issues like women leadership, technology adoption, healthcare, energy, culture, arts, and sports, with a view to promote sustainable growth and development in the region.
The topic of the first Technical Session was about Catalyzing North East’s Progress for a Viksit Bharat during which Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Hon’ble Minister of Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region; Shri Conrad K Sangma, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Meghalaya; Dr. Manik Saha, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Tripura; and Shri Prem Singh Tamang, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Sikkim put forward their view points with respect to the development framework for the North Eastern region. The Session emphasized the role of the North Eastern Region as a “Gateway to South-East Asia” and a crucial driver of India’s economic growth. The key outcomes of the session included a renewed focus on tourist infrastructure development, infrastructure expansion and a commitment to fostering sustainable growth through partnership between the Government of India and the State Governments of NE States.
The topic of the second Technical Session was about Women’s Leadership in Northeast for a Resilient and Sustainable Future. The panel emphasized the need for comprehensive reforms to remove the systemic barriers hindering women’s empowerment. It was discussed that despite progress in this field in recent times, more efforts are needed to ensure women’s participation in leadership and decision-making. The outcome of the session was to call for immediate action to create inclusive growth by empowering women and addressing the barriers for attaining their full participation in all spheres of life.
The technical sessions held during the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav provided valuable insights into the potential of Northeast India across various sectors. The recommendations of the panel were primarily to augment investment in infrastructure, technology, healthcare and sports sectors to foster inclusive growth.