India, Oct. 12 -- Union DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia on Monday inaugurated an institute of arts and music and virtually laid the foundation stones for nine projects worth around Rs 350 crore in Mizoram, describing them as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for the development of the Northeast.

Scindia, who arrived at Lengpui airport earlier in the day, travelled to Tuivamit on the western outskirts of Aizawl, where he inaugurated the Aizawl Institute of Arts and Music for the Northeastern Region in the presence of Chief Minister Lalduhoma.

Speaking to reporters, the minister said the projects would contribute to the region's development and progress, with roads and improved connectivity forming important components o...