NEW DELHI, July 30 - The Niti Aayog has sought suggestions from various ministries of the Central Government and departments of State Governments in the preparation of a roadmap for the development of the Eastern and North Eastern States.
Union Minister of State for Planning Rao Inderjit Singh said that the development of the physical and social infrastructure, sustainable utilisation of natural resources, expeditious implementation of projects to improve road, rail, air and waterway connectivity, enhancement in agriculture productivity, promotion of organic farming, and expansion of the digital and telecom network are some important sectors which have been identified for the benefit of the Eastern and North Eastern States.