From Landlocked to Land-Linked: Northeast India's Connectivity Revolution

Mizoram Health Minister Lalrinpuii advocated for renaming the Northeast region from 'landlocked' to 'land-linked' due to improved connectivity. Speaking at a conference, she highlighted advancements like the Agartala-Akhaura railway and digital accessibility that enable equal educational opportunities. Rich local cultures now contribute significantly to the global economy.

Mizoram Health Minister Lalrinpuii has called for a rebranding of the Northeast as a 'land-linked' region during an international conference in Bengaluru. The improved connectivity, facilitated by projects like the Agartala-Akhaura railway line and the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport project, supports her argument.

She urged the youth to embrace this new descriptor, emphasizing equal educational opportunities brought about by technological advances like 4G and 5G, which bridge the gap between remote areas in Mizoram and urban centers like Bengaluru.

Lalrinpuii highlighted the region's cultural wealth as more than museum artifacts, stressing their economic value. She pointed to global demand for local handloom, handicrafts, and medicinal herbs, advocating for eco-tourism, carbon credits, and clean energy as key regional strategies.

(With inputs from agencies.)