The Economic Times

Northeast India poised to be next growth engine via sustainable agriculture and organic produce: Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted Northeast India's potential as a growth engine, emphasizing sustainable agriculture and organic produce. Inaugurating a major organic spice processing plant in Meghalaya, she stressed quality over quantity for future agricultural success. Sitharaman also addressed a conference on leveraging externally aided projects, underscoring the need for strong institutions and partnerships to unlock the region's development potential and integrate it into India's mainstream growth agenda.