PM Modi Launches ₹4,000 Crore Projects in Sikkim, Calls Northeast ‘Ashtalakshmi’

Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation for development projects worth ₹4,000 crore in Sikkim, focusing on infrastructure, healthcare, education, and connectivity. Addressing a public gathering in Gangtok, he described the Northeast as India’s “Ashtalakshmi,” highlighting its importance in the country’s growth story. He emphasized that the government has moved beyond the “Act East” policy to an “Act Fast” approach to accelerate development in the region. The projects aim to boost tourism, expand railway connectivity, and strengthen overall regional integration with the rest of India.

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