New Delhi, May 27 -- North-eastern states are expected to start offering incentives soon for business deals worth Rs.4.32 trillion that they have sown up in the just-concluded regional investment summit, minister of development of North Eastern region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia said in an interview.

Scindia said the Central government is doubling down on the strategic development of the region and is stepping up connectivity.

Guwahati and Agartala are being made into international gateways to cities like Singapore and the government is working steadfastly on the trilateral highway connecting India, Thailand and Myanmar, the minister said.

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