Chowdhury, who attended the meeting of chief ministers of northeastern states in New Delhi on June 5, said the assurance was given by Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee who announced to form the 14th Finance Commission this year to address the financial problems of the region.
He quoted Mukherjee as telling the meeting that the central government was committed to implement the 'Look East Policy' which would not be possible without development of the north east states.
