The objective of "Act East Policy" is to promote economic cooperation,
cultural ties and develop strategic relationship with countries in the Asia-Pacific region through continuous engagement at bilateral, regional and multilateral levels
thereby ending the economic isolation of the States of North Eastern Region including Arunachal Pradesh.
Establishing connectivity with the neighbouring countries and within NER, and
development of other infrastructure are integral part of Act East Policy. Until the connectivity with the neighbouring countries and infrastructure within NER (road,
rail, inland water transport, telecom, airports, power, etc.) are fully established the micro and macro benefit of the policy cannot be assessed.
This was stated by Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region Dr. Jitendra Singh in Lok Sabha today in a written reply to a question by Shri Ajay Misra Teni and Shri Ninong Ering.
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