The NE Leaders Connect 2024, part of the annual Leaders Connect initiative, served as a powerful forum for collaboration and dialogue among Northeastern states. The event featured influential leaders including Shri Pema Khandu, Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, and Smti. Hekani Jakhalu, Hon’ble Advisor for Industries & Commerce, who came together to discuss strategies for inclusive regional development.
Held in a different Northeastern state each year, the platform unites policymakers, youth leaders, entrepreneurs, and civil society stakeholders to foster a collective vision for the Northeast. The most recent NE Leaders Connect discussions emphasized cross-border investment, interstate policy alignment, and shared infrastructure projects, aiming to unlock the untapped economic potential of the region. Special attention was given to youth engagement, with sessions highlighting the role of young innovators in shaping the region’s future. From digital infrastructure to sustainable tourism, the event spotlighted key sectors where collaborative growth could be accelerated.
NE Leaders Connect reflects a growing recognition that the Northeast’s strength lies in unity. By encouraging cross-state cooperation, it helps build momentum for long-term development that is regionally led and people-focused, as such it stands to prove that the forum is not just a policy meet, instead representing a movement toward shared prosperity and a stronger, interconnected Northeast.
