Rising North East Investors Summit 2025

Current Context: The Rising North East Investors Summit 2025 was held on May 23–24, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, organized by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER).

• Chaired By: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, who emphasized the Northeast’s role as a global investment hub.
• Theme: "Gateway to Growth: Unlocking Northeast’s Economic Potential", focusing on trade, infrastructure, and sustainable development.
• Aim: To attract investments, promote economic transformation, and position the Northeast as India’s next growth engine.

Highlights:

• ₹4.3 lakh crore investment proposals received, with eight MoUs signed across key sectors.
• PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the event, highlighting connectivity, organic farming, and digital innovation.
• Industry leaders like Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani, and Anil Agarwal pledged ₹1.55 lakh crore in investments.
• Focus sectors included agriculture, tourism, textiles, infrastructure, healthcare, and IT.

Question:

Q.1 What was the theme of the Rising North East Investors Summit 2025?
a) Transforming Northeast through Innovation
b) Building Bridges: Northeast to the World
c) Gateway to Growth: Unlocking Northeast’s Economic Potential
d) Green Growth and Digital Transformation in Northeast

Answer: c) This theme of the Rising North East Investors Summit 2025 "Gateway to Growth: Unlocking Northeast’s Economic Potential", focusing on trade, infrastructure, and sustainable development.