Investment Surge in Northeast India: Rs 4.3 Lakh Crores Proposed

The recent Rising North East Investors Summit in New Delhi has led to an impressive Rs 4.3 lakh crores in investment proposals for the northeastern region. Chief Minister Manik Saha highlighted the signing of 64 MoUs worth Rs 15,823 crore for various sectors in Tripura. With participation from 80 countries, the summit showcased the Northeast as a burgeoning hub for investment opportunities. Each state in the region boasts unique resources that can drive economic prosperity. This summit marks a significant step towards positioning the Northeast as India's next economic powerhouse.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 31, 2025, 19:15 IST

Significant Investment Proposals for Northeast

Agartala, May 31: The recent two-day investor summit held in New Delhi has garnered investment proposals totaling Rs 4.3 lakh crores for the northeastern region, as announced by Tripura's Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday.

The summit, titled “Rising North East Investors Summit 2025,” was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

During the Eastern Region-Stakeholders' Consultation meeting in Agartala, Chief Minister Saha revealed that 64 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed, committing Rs 15,823 crore across various sectors in Tripura during the summit.

He emphasized that under Prime Minister Modi's leadership, Tripura and the other seven northeastern states, collectively known as ‘Ashtalakshmi,’ are evolving into significant investment hubs.

Saha noted that the Union Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) has organized nine major events, including the Rising Northeast Investors Summit and roadshows in cities like Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, and Ahmedabad, to attract investments to the northeastern states.

With delegations from 80 countries participating in the recent summit, the Chief Minister remarked that the future of India is closely tied to the northeastern region.

“The Northeast has become a center for global partnerships and mutual interests, positioning the region as India’s next economic powerhouse,” he stated.

Saha highlighted the unique resources available in each northeastern state that can be leveraged for economic growth, including:

Hydropower in Arunachal Pradesh

Oil, tea, electronics, and gas in Assam

Sports and film production in Manipur

Bamboo, handlooms, and handicrafts in Mizoram

Tourism, health, agar, and rubber in Tripura

Hospitality and IT in Meghalaya

Tourism, agriculture, and allied sectors in Nagaland

Tourism, organic farming, and pharmaceuticals in Sikkim

Many investors have already signed MoUs with various northeastern states and are actively working on these agreements, Saha added, mentioning that representatives from these states attended the stakeholder consultation meeting on Saturday.

This event was organized by the Tripura government in partnership with the Ministry of DoNER. The Rising North East Investors Summit, held on May 23-24 in New Delhi, aimed to showcase the northeastern region as a land of opportunities, attracting both global and domestic investments while uniting key stakeholders, investors, and policymakers on a single platform.