Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's focus on the North East and according to priority to the region during his nine years in office has nothing to do with electoral politics, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said here on Monday.
The focus has brought in an unprecedented development in the region, where massive investments have taken place under Modi, Sarma said at an interaction with senior journalists.
The prime minister's connection with the North East is emotional and he has termed the region as 'Asta Lakshmi', Sarma said at the interaction held to mark the nine years of BJP-led government headed by Modi at the Centre.
There are eight states in the region, including Sikkim.
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'This is the best of times for the North East. If we constructively engage with the central government, all the states will march ahead in growth and development', the chief minister said.
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'As far as electoral politics is concerned, North East is not very attractive as many states have only one or t

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's focus on the North East and according to priority to the region during his nine years in office has nothing to do with electoral politics, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said here on Monday.

PM Modi's focus on northeast has nothing to do with elections: CM Himanta

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Himanta Biswa Sarma

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Reach to Teach Foundation has been given a five-year grant of Rs 5 crore by the Murty Trust -- the family foundation of Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murty.
The grant is to support the Comprehensive School Transformation Programme that Reach to Teach is rolling out in the Northeast.
Murty Trust has pledged support to Reach to Teach Foundation, a statement said, adding that the grant will provide seed support and strengthen Reach to Teach's ability to deliver a credible and sustainable programme.
Reach to Teach primarily partnered with the education department of state governments and works closely with other stakeholders, such as parents and the larger community.
The organisation also focuses significantly on strengthening the agency of teachers.
At present, Reach to Teach Foundation is working in Arunachal Pradesh through a tripartite agreement with Niti Aayog and the Arunachal Pradesh government and looking to expand this work in Meghalaya and Tripura, the statement added.

Reach to Teach Foundation has been given a five-year grant of Rs 5 crore by the Murty Trust -- the family foundation of Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murty.

Reach to Teach Foundation to receive Rs 5 cr grant from Murty Trust

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