BY TC News Desk
Agartala, 20th December 2024: Union Home Minister Amit Shah landed at Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport, Agartala, this evening to participate in the 72nd Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council (NEC). The session, scheduled to take place from December 20 to 21, will deliberate on key developmental issues pertaining to the northeastern region.
Upon his arrival, Shah was accorded a warm welcome by Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha, former Chief Minister and MP Biplab Kumar Deb, Lok Sabha MP Kriti Singh Debbarma, BJP State President and Rajya Sabha MP Rajib Bhattacharya, and other senior officials.
The session will also witness the presence of Union Minister of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya Scindia and Union Minister of State Dr. Sukanta Majumder, who are expected to arrive later in the day.
The NEC, established in 1971, serves as the nodal agency for the economic and social development of the northeastern states. The 72nd session in Agartala is anticipated to bring forth discussions on transformative projects and initiatives for sustainable growth in the region.
Union Home Minister Shah’s visit highlights the Centre’s commitment to fostering progress and integration in the northeastern states.
