Vibrant, progressive North East imp for India: Chandrasekhar

\ Itanagar, Oct 28 (PTI) The new economic model of Prime\Minister Narenda Modi is to make entrepreneurship a reality as\it has become a fundamental for growth, observed Rajya Sabha\MP Rajeev Chandrasekhar.\ Delivering his keynote address in the two-day conclave of\Young Leaders Connect (YLC) with the theme \\’Start-up North\East, Stand-Up North East\\’ which began here today, the MP said\in the changing nature of economy, deficit states have to\reinvent their economy model.\ Chandrasekhar said a vibrant and progressive North East\was important for India and therefore, there was significant\motivation to develop the region.\ Stating that politics of the region should move into\politics of economy, he suggested the lawmakers of the region\to approach the Centre for a special funding pattern for the\entrepreneurs of the North Eastern states.\ Emphasising on good connectivity, the MP said without\connectivity there would be no growth in entrepreneurship in\the region.\ Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Pema Khandu said\the North East was lagging behind due to lack of adequate\knowledge and skill, despite having immense potentials and\urged the Centre for special attention to the region as per\the Act East Policy.\ Meghalaya MP Conrad Sangma in his deliberation termed\entrepreneurship as a culture which needs to be developed in\the North East.\ The conclave would have panel discussions and a\round-table discussion with experts and stakeholders. The\discussions would go beyond dialogue and towards deliverable\goals applicable in a national and regional setting. PTI UPL\DKB\AMS\