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Sitharaman says external aid projects should help Northeast products reach global markets
Published 19 June 2026 ยท finance
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized that externally aided projects in the Northeast should empower local products for global markets and strengthen livelihoods. She highlighted
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized that externally aided projects in the Northeast should empower local products for global markets and strengthen livelihoods. She highlighted a seven-fold increase in assistance, with over 10,000 km of roads built since 2014. Sitharaman underscored the region's potential, stating that EAPs offer a development model combining central support, state execution, and global expertise for local communities.
Published: June 19, 2026 โข 8:45 PM IST ยท Updated: June 19, 2026 โข 9:33 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized that externally aided projects in the Northeast should empower local products for global markets and strengthen livelihoods.
She highlighted a seven-fold increase in assistance, with over 10,000 km of roads built since 2014. Sitharaman underscored the region's potential, stating that EAPs offer a development model combining central support, state execution, and global expertise for local communities.