Summary:
Assam Governor Prof Jagdish Mukhi said that North Eastern Council (NEC) should play a proactive role in undertaking more research work in generating more employment avenues to help the youth of the region to be absorbed in meaningful vocations. Despite many constraints, it has assisted in the planning and development efforts of the states of the region,” he said. Assam is strategically located in the Northeast and Guwahati is the gateway to the region. The Governor also said that NEC should lay stress on developing connectivity of the region through airways, roadways, railways and waterways. He also requested NEC for sustainable backing for Assam to reach the desired levels of growth and development as envisioned in the NER Vision 2020..