Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today directed the Planning Commission to set up a committee with representatives from northeastern states to monitor and improve coordination for infrastructure development in the region as he reviewed its status here.
At the meeting with chief ministers of the northeastern states, Singh said the Centre views infrastructure development in the region as a key element in the strategy for developing the region and increasing connectivity with the rest of the country.
After reviewing the status of the infrastructure in terms of air, rail and road connectivity in the region, he observed that "very considerable progress is being made in each of the sectors".
He directed the Planning Commission to constitute a Monitoring Committee with representatives from the northeast states to improve coordination among central ministries.
The meeting was organised by the Planning Commission which is the nodal agency initiating and monitoring developmental work in northeast region.
Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia made a detailed presentation on infrastructure development in the region and noted that continuous focus on the region has led to satisfactory results during the 11th Plan period.
The State Domestic Product growth in the region has been above the national average for the first time ever in the 11th Plan underscoring success of the initiatives and constant monitoring by the Planning Commission, it was noted.
