Centre Commits Over Rs 21,000 Crore to Boost Northeast Education and Infrastructure

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an investment of over Rs 21,000 crore to enhance education and infrastructure in Northeast India, highlighting a new university in Assam.

Nirmala Sitharaman revealed that the central government has invested over Rs 21,000 crore in education across the states and union territories of India over the past 11 years.
A new technical and vocational university named after freedom fighter Kanaklata Barua will be established in Gohpur, Assam, to enhance vocational education and training.
The investment also focuses on improving connectivity in Northeast India, with new airports and railway lines to support infrastructure development.

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This substantial investment signifies the Indian governments commitment to fostering education and infrastructure in Northeast India, which is crucial for regional development and integration into the national economy.