{"id":49688,"date":"2025-05-24T16:23:53","date_gmt":"2025-05-24T10:53:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanacres.in\/?p=49688"},"modified":"2025-05-24T16:23:53","modified_gmt":"2025-05-24T10:53:53","slug":"india-northeast-becomes-asean-trade-gateway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livzzy.in\/?p=49688","title":{"rendered":"India Northeast becomes ASEAN trade gateway"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>Manipur and the wider Northeast are emerging as strategic growth hubs, powered by sweeping infrastructure upgrades and \u20b91.5 lakh crore in new investments.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4>At the centre of this transformation is the 111-kilometre Jiribam-Imphal railway line, now nearing completion and featuring what will be the world\u2019s tallest railway pier bridge. The project has already completed over 95% of its 52 tunnels, including the 10-kilometre Sangaihel Tunnel \u2014 set to become the longest in the region. Six new stations are ready, and bridges are being fast-tracked. Locals are optimistic. \u201cIt takes 10 hours to reach Silchar. With the train, it\u2019ll be down to 4-5,\u201d said Laishram Premjit, a resident. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while inaugurating the Rising Northeast Summit, called the region \u201ca frontrunner of growth\u201d and a future gateway to Southeast Asia. He emphasised new infrastructure projects connecting India with Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos, redefining Northeast India\u2019s role in Indo-Pacific commerce. Major business groups have pledged significant investments. Reliance Industries will invest \u20b975,000 crore to develop biogas plants, a cancer hospital in Manipur, and AI infrastructure. Jio 5G already covers 90% of the region. \u201cIt\u2019s a privilege to support India\u2019s youngest and fastest-growing region,\u201d said Mukesh Ambani.<\/h4>\n<h4>The Adani Group announced an additional \u20b950,000 crore for roads, green energy, and skill centres, on top of \u20b950,000 crore previously committed to Assam. \u201cWe\u2019re investing in people, not just infrastructure,\u201d said Gautam Adani. Vedanta Group revealed \u20b980,000 crore in fresh commitments across oil, gas, minerals, and data centres. Social initiatives include digital classrooms and youth sports centres. \u201cThe region is rich in talent and resources,\u201d said Chairman Anil Agarwal. Union Ministers underscored the region\u2019s renewable energy potential, with over 147 GW possible from hydro and pumped storage. Mizoram\u2019s solar parks and Assam\u2019s green hydrogen plant signal the shift towards clean energy exports. The government has earmarked 10% of the national renewable budget for the Northeast. Over \u20b938,000 crore in renewable MoUs were signed at the summit. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal stressed inland waterway expansion and medical tourism, branding the region as a cornerstone of New Bharat.<\/h4>\n<h4>As Manipur\u2019s railway nears completion and economic corridors gain momentum, Northeast India is poised to become not only a vital link to ASEAN but a new axis of India\u2019s prosperity.<\/h4>\n<h4><strong>Also Read:<a href=\"https:\/\/livzzy.in\/indian-railways-stocks-fuel-growth\/\"> Indian Railways Stocks Fuel Growth<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h5>India Northeast becomes ASEAN trade gateway<\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manipur and the wider Northeast are emerging as strategic growth hubs, powered by sweeping infrastructure upgrades and \u20b91.5 lakh crore in new investments. 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