Government announces Rs 100 billion connectivity programme for Northeastern states

The government has announced a mega investment and connectivity programme for the north-eastern states. The programme entails the inflow of nearly Rs 100 billion through over 400 programmes expected to be rolled out in the next four years. The investments will focus on enhancing telecom infrastructure in the region, setting up business process outsourcing centres, boosting electronics manufacturing, and giving a push to digital payments, start-ups and cybersecurity.