PM-DIASPORA 2 LAST

In his address, Singh invited the Indian diaspora to
invest in the Northeast and contribute in accelerating the
pace of development in the region.
"I represent Assam in Parliament and I know what
bountless potential the region has to contribute to nation
building given the right opportunities.
"Providing gainful employment opportunities for the youth
is a real challenge. I encourage the diaspora to join hands
with local and national efforts to accelerate the pace of
development of this region," the Prime Minister said.
The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, which organises
the Pravasi Bhartiya Divas, has partnered this time with eight
northeastern states and Ministry of Development of North
Eastern Region to project the region as an attractive
destination for investment.
The Prime Minister said government has decided to start
a 'skills initiative' for overseas employment of people from
Northeastern states.
"Towards this end, we will identify an institute of
Excellence to promote technical skills in the region in the
areas of hospitality and healthcare," he said. PTI