Shillong, June 15 -- While all North Eastern states have plenty of opportunities in tourism and mineral mining sector, the region requires a very strong infrastructure, said Vaibhav Dange, CEO, Build India Foundation.

While speaking to ANI at the North East India Infrastructure Summit & Exhibition 2026, in Shillong, Meghalaya, Dange said, "All eight states in the Northeast have an abundance of opportunities in terms of tourism and mineral mining," adding that a "collective approach is required for the region's growth and development."

According to Dange, a strong infrastructure remains the very basic foundation for unlocking the region's economic potential. "A very strong infrastructure is a basic requirement for the North East," he not...