Prime Minister Narendra Modi  said that earlier, policies were formed behind closed doors in Delhi and unsuccessful attempts were made to link them with the northeast, but now, they are formed as per the needs of the region.

Saying that this cutting off from the ground resulted in segregation, the PM added that in the last 7 years, the nation has developed a new mindset and a new approach.

The Prime Minister gave these statements while transferring the first instalment of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) to more than 1.47 lakh beneficiaries of Tripura via video conferencing.

‘Tripura, entire northeast witnessing change’

More than Rs 700 crore was credited directly to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries on the occasion.

He further said that today, Tripura and the entire northeast is witnessing change.

“The first instalment of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) given today, has given new morale to the dreams of Tripura,” he added.

He also lauded and thanked Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb and his government for changing the government culture, old ways of working, and old attitude within such a short span of time.

Northeast focal point of India’s development under Modi govt

“The youthful energy with which Biplab Deb is working, that energy can be seen across Tripura today. There’s no place in Tripura for the mindset that kept it poor and its people devoid of all facilities, he added.

The double engine government is working for the development of the state, with all their energy and honesty, the PM said adding that Agartala and Delhi form policies together for the development of Tripura.

North East India is witnessing massive transformation, thanks to PM Modi’s “Act East Policy”.

The importance of this region can also be gauged from the fact that the PM refers to the northeastern states as ‘Ashta Lakshmi’ (eight forms of the goddess of wealth) of India.