Guwahati, Aug. 8 -- The North Eastern Council (NEC) announced on Thursday that it released over Rs 11.31 crore in July 2025 to various central and regional agencies to support development projects across the Northeastern region, including Sikkim.

According to the NEC, these funds aim to advance multiple sectors such as agriculture, tourism, health infrastructure, human resource development, and cultural preservation.

Among the key allocations, the council disbursed Rs 2.09 crore to establish kiwi orchards and Rs 1.81 crore to promote commercial bamboo plantations in the region.

The NEC earmarked Rs 1.28 crore for setting up food processing units in Assam, Manipur, and Meghalaya. It also released Rs 1.18 crore for a banana tissue cultur...