{"id":12379,"date":"2026-04-28T13:09:55","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T07:39:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicherald.in\/?p=12379"},"modified":"2026-04-28T13:09:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T07:39:55","slug":"government-committed-to-act-east-act-fast-for-indias-ashtalakshmi-in-northeast-pm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicherald.in\/?p=12379","title":{"rendered":"Government committed to \u201cAct East, Act Fast\u201d for India\u2019s Ashtalakshmi in Northeast: PM"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:2abdf7cf-539e-44c1-a7a6-fec586c7b108-16\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-12\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"0806ed8a-830f-452c-84a1-265d4fb6006d\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3-mini\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"298\">GANGTOK, Apr 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that his government is not only committed to the \u201cAct East\u201d policy but is also determined to \u201cAct Fast\u201d for the eight northeastern states, which he described as India\u2019s \u201cAshtalakshmi\u201d, symbolising prosperity, wealth, and auspiciousness.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"583\">Highlighting that tourism remains the backbone of Sikkim\u2019s economy, the Prime Minister said the government is focusing on strengthening connectivity to boost tourist inflow in the state. He was addressing the closing ceremony of the golden jubilee celebrations of Sikkim\u2019s statehood.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"810\">He announced that efforts are underway to enhance Sikkim\u2019s infrastructure, including the construction of an expressway connecting West Bengal\u2019s Bagdogra and a ring road in Gangtok to improve accessibility and promote tourism.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"974\">Modi also said that ropeway and skyway projects are being planned for the state, along with an expressway in Nathula aimed at further increasing tourist arrivals.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1099\">\u201cThe northeast, including Sikkim, is India\u2019s \u2018Ashtalakshmi\u2019. The government is resolved to Act East and Act Fast,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1323\">Praising Sikkim\u2019s natural beauty and cleanliness, the Prime Minister said, \u201cNature and culture come alive in Sikkim. The cleanliness of its roads and purity of its air reflect the people\u2019s commitment to conserving nature.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1487\">He added that the Northeast is poised to become a hub of futuristic growth and sustainable development, particularly through initiatives like organic agriculture.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1702\">\u201cSikkim has immense potential in eco-wellness tourism, which is being actively promoted. Around 1,000 homestays are being developed, while adventure tourism is also receiving a major infrastructure push,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1868\">Modi further stated that Sikkim represents the spirit of \u201cEk Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat\u201d at a time when attempts are being made to divide the nation on various lines.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"2021\">Calling Sikkim the \u201cheaven of the East,\u201d he urged tourists to visit the state to experience its natural beauty, especially its rich variety of orchids.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2222\">The Prime Minister, who also played football with young players earlier in the day, said the government is working to strengthen sports infrastructure in Sikkim, particularly in football and archery.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2355\">He also criticized previous Congress governments, alleging that they neglected development in the region, especially in healthcare.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2558\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\u201cThe Congress ignored health services in Sikkim. 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