Shillong, Jun 10: The North East India Infrastructure Summit is set to take place in Meghalaya on June 15 and 16, to bring together leaders, industry experts, and government representatives to discuss crucial infrastructure developments across the region.
Organised by the Federation of Industry & Commerce of North Eastern Region (FINER) at Lariti Performing Centre, Mawkasiang, the North East India Infrastructure Summit & Exhibition (NEIINFRA Summit) is expected to be one of the largest infrastructure-focused gatherings in Northeast India.
Over 800 delegates, 300 senior government officials, representatives from eight Union Ministries, industry leaders, investors, infrastructure developers, public sector undertakings, entrepreneurs and development stakeholders from across the country are attending.
The participating ministries include Road Transport & Highways, Civil Aviation, Commerce & Industry, DPIIT, Communications & DoNER, Food Processing Industries, Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Tourism, and other key infrastructure stakeholders.
The summit will feature high-level discussions, over eight sessions, networking opportunities and an exhibition to showcase emerging solutions and innovations, technologies, MSMEs and Startups.
Key focus sectors include Roads & Highways, Tourism Infrastructure, Industrial Infrastructure, Digital Infrastructure, Aviation & Airports, and Ports & Waterways.
Union Minister of Roads & Highways Nitin Gadkari, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, chief ministers from the Northeastern states, senior policymakers, industry experts and business leaders are also expected to participate in the summit.
Addressing a press conference here today, Sanjay Goyal, Chair of Organising Committee said the summit is a “premier platform for policy dialogue, investment promotion, business networking, and knowledge exchange.” He said the summit is built around three essential pillars for future infrastructure: people, prosperity, and planning.
FINER president Bajrang Lohia said the summit is envisioned to shape the infrastructure future in the region through discussions that advocate sustainable economic growth and connectivity.
The summit will be a catalyst for unlocking new opportunities, strengthening public-private partnerships, and fostering sustainable regional development, FINER vice president Rajeev Agarwal added.
