The 73rd Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) commenced in Shillong on Thursday, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah chairing the high-level meeting attended by chief ministers, governors and senior officials from the eight northeastern states.

The session, being held at the State Convention Centre in Shillong, is focused on issues related to regional development, connectivity, infrastructure, investment, tourism, power, education and inter-state cooperation across the Northeast.

The meeting has brought together the chief ministers and governors of Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and Sikkim to review ongoing projects and discuss developmental priorities for the region.

Officials said the plenary is expected to deliberate on measures to accelerate economic growth, improve connectivity and strengthen coordination among the northeastern states. The council is also likely to review recommendations submitted by sector-specific task forces constituted to identify growth opportunities and address developmental challenges.