amit-shah-chairs-north-eastern-council-meet-in-agartala

Union Home Minister Amit Shah held the 72nd Plenary session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) in Agartala, Tripura.

 

They discussed social and political issues, and held a literary session at Pragna Bhavan. The Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, Chief Ministers & Governors of different northeastern states, and other senior officials were present at the session.

 

Issues on the development of this region of Guinea encompassing both the infrastructure aspect and the broad development of the northeastern zone dominated the session practice that the NEC continues to uphold.

 

In the event of X, the Chief Minister of Tripura Manik Saha has spoken regarding the relevance of the plenary in promoting developments for the region independently.

HCM Dr @himantabiswa is in Agartala to attend the 72nd Plenary Session of @NEC_GoI being chaired by Hon'ble @HMOIndia, Shri @AmitShah

The session will deliberate on various issues related to North East's development.@MDoNER_India #NEC pic.twitter.com/ax1kYNZ2xT

— Chief Minister Assam (@CMOfficeAssam) December 21, 2024

The development of North Eastern Region Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia was also present at the session along with MoS for DoNER BL Verma. The meeting showed that the central government is keen on boosting development and welfare in the northeastern region.

 

For the second consecutive time since 2008, Agartala was again witness to the NEC plenary, which pointed towards the city’s increasing participation in deliberations of development in the region. The city has made a lot of improvements over the years effectively establishing itself as a policy city of the northeast region.

 

Before the much publicized meeting, the Tripura Police with the central security forces staged impressive security measures all over the city. Director General of Police Mr. Amitabh Ranjan said that all necessary preparation had been made to facilitate the event.

 

To control access and movements law enforcement posts were established at strategic areas or points, and roads were well co-ordinated to refrain from inconveniences to the public. Security in other parts of the city was strengthened with regard to surveillance and cooperation with BSF in guarding the boundary of the city.

 

The Tripura Police also enhanced traffic management to maintain order during the event. The DGP emphasised the importance of ensuring the comfort and safety of all attendees and residents during the plenary.

 

This plenary served as a platform to discuss strategies aimed at enhancing the prosperity of the northeastern states. The deliberations reaffirmed the government’s focus on bridging developmental gaps and addressing key challenges in the region.