Sitharaman urges Northeast aid projects to boost global market access

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said externally aided projects in India's Northeast must help local products reach global markets and improve livelihoods. She noted a seven‑fold rise in assistance and over 10,000 km of roads built since 2014. Sitharaman highlighted the EAP model as a blend of central funding, state execution and global expertise for regional development.