Aizawl, April 24 -- The first High-Level Task Force meeting on the North East Economic Corridor (NEEC) was held on Wednesday, under the chairmanship of Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma (who also serves as the convener of the Task Force).

In his address, CM Lalduhoma emphasised the significance of the north-east region in India's economic development and highlighted the need to enhance regional cooperation with other Asian countries to ensure faster and more inclusive growth.

"The establishment of the High-Level Task Force on NEEC is aimed at assessment of the existing economic, infrastructure and investment ecosystem in the north-eastern regions; highlighting critical sectors, to formulate strategies to attract public and private sector...