New Delhi, May 14 -- The ministry responsible for the development of the North-east is expecting a promised investment of at least Rs.2.5 trillion ahead of an important regional summit, Union minister of communications and development of North-eastern region Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday.

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The 'Rising Northeast Summit' is set to be held on on 23-24 May, with the aim to develop various industries in the eight North-eastern states.

The ministry had received Rs.1.12 trillion as proposed investment as of Wednesday, said Scindia. It plans to secure the remainder from major state-run firms as well as leading private sector companies including Reliance, Tata Sons, Birla...