Chief Guest Address

Shri Kiran Rijiju, Cabinet Minister of Law and Justice in the Government of India

GUEST OF HONOUR ADDRESS

A closer look at development plans for North East Region – DoNER

Dr. G. Kishan Reddy, Minister of Tourism

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Lieutenant General Rajeev Chaudhary, Director General, Border Roads Organization

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Road construction in the Northeast more than doubled rising from just 0.6 km of national highway being laid per day to 1.5 km per day between 2014-19, an all-time high. In this session, let us understand plans ahead for establishing road infrastructure

Shri Chanchal Kumar, Managing Director, NHIDCL

The Indian Railways has also been making efforts to strengthen its network in the region and enhance connectivity. The total length of the project is 51.38 kilometres, with a total investment of 5521.45 crore. The project will include 55 major and 87 minor bridges, as well as 5 Road over Bridges (ROBs) and 6 Road under Bridges (RUBs).

Anil Kumar Lahoti, Chairman & CEO, Railway Board – Ministry of Railways

With an aim for establishing seamless connectivity across Northeast India, Government has identifiedb 16 airports to enhance the export opportunities of the region establishing dual benefits of enhancement of cargo movements and exports. The session answers our journey to 15 airports from 5 airports in 2014.

Sanjeev Kumar, Chairman, Airports Authority of India

There are 20 new waterways in the NER which have been declared as National Waterways. This keynote will highlight the plans for waterways development, and it will strengthen north east development.

Sanjay Bandopadhyay IAS, Chairman Inland Waterways Authority of India, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

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Speed Networking

The National Ropeways Development Programme – “Parvatmala” -- will be taken up on PPP mode, which will be a preferred ecologically sustainable alternative in place of conventional roads in difficult hilly areas. In his address, lets understand the Ropeway connectivity plan for northeast and how are we geared to for this project.

Prakash Gaur, Chief Executive Officer, National Highways Logistics Management

PANEL DISCUSSION

ACCELERATING CONNECTIVITY IN THE NORTH-EAST: EXECUTION CHALLENGES & SOLUTIONS

Although the NER is yet to catch up with the rest of India in terms of infrastructure and connectivity, nevertheless, the region is experiencing remarkable transformation in connectivity over the recent years under the mandate of the Government’s ‘Act East Policy’. This session will bring together the development leaders in North eastern region to discuss the importance of the enhancing connectivity, current development plans, execution challenges, policy support and combating current challenges and mindsets about development.

• Road Network for the region’s growth: Combating impediments like topography & environmental conditions, skillset & resource management
• Boosting connectivity: Fast-tracking Execution Process for Airports & railways
• Transforming connectivity with Ropeways: Man
• Strengthening Inland waterways:Collaborating with neighboring countries for enhancing connectivity of the region
• Financing Infrastructure Execution in North East India

Speakers

• Sudhendu J. Sinha, Adviser (Infrastructure Connectivity), NITI Aayog
• KV Pratap, Sr. Economic Adviser, Government of India
• Chandra Vir Raman, General Manager, North Eastern Railways
• Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Joint Secretary (BSM), Ministry of External Affairs

FIRESIDE CHAT

In a move to strengthen connectivity, government also has plans for connecting all inhabited villages in the north eastern region and border areas with 4G network by December 2023. In this fireside chat let’s understand the current status, special policy insights for border areas and collaboration of public and private companies in achieving this target.

Rajeev Chandrashekhar, Union Minister of State, Electronics and Information Technology

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PANEL DISCUSSION

The power sector in North has been growing at a tremendous pace. Capacity addition in the past has been driven by the strong push through government policies and growth in demand for electricity. In this panel let’s explore current projects, execution plans, conflicts and vision 2030

• Hydro power plans – conflicts
• Focus on Renewable Energy

VALEDICTORY ADDRESS - GATI SHAKTI playing a key role in development plans of North Eastern region

Smt Sumita Dawra, Special Secretary – Logistics, Dept of Commerce & Industry, GoI

VOTE OF THANKS

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