Arunachal: North East Council could be NITI AAYOG of North Eastern states; Says CM Pema Khandu

ITANAGAR: Pema Khandu, Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, stated that the North East Council (NEC) can be to the northeastern states what the NITI Aayog is to the country – a one-stop solution centre.“The Northeast Council should transform itself as an Assume-Tank for the northeast with a better deal with key areas” said Chief Minister Pema.

throughout a Meet with NEC Secretary Moses Chalai, on Friday. He further added that the NEC has devolved into a “Funding Company” and that it wishes to change its position to reflect the distinct characteristics and desires of each Northeastern state.