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Vice President Radhakrishnan kicks off four‑day North‑East tour
✍️ timesofindia.indiatimes.com
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 12:36 PM
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Vice President Radhakrishnan began a four‑day official visit to India's North‑East region today, with a schedule that includes meetings with state leaders and site inspections of key projects.
Vice President Radhakrishnan arrived in the North‑East on Monday to commence a four‑day tour covering several states in the region. The itinerary, announced by the Prime Minister's Office, includes visits to Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur and Nagaland, where the Vice President will meet chief ministers and senior officials.
During the trip, Radhakrishnan is expected to review ongoing infrastructure projects, discuss central‑state cooperation on health and education, and assess initiatives aimed at boosting tourism and investment in the area. The visit comes at a time when the government is emphasizing inclusive development of the North‑East.
The Vice President will also attend a cultural program showcasing the region's heritage, underscoring the central government's commitment to preserving local traditions while promoting economic growth.
During the trip, Radhakrishnan is expected to review ongoing infrastructure projects, discuss central‑state cooperation on health and education, and assess initiatives aimed at boosting tourism and investment in the area. The visit comes at a time when the government is emphasizing inclusive development of the North‑East.
The Vice President will also attend a cultural program showcasing the region's heritage, underscoring the central government's commitment to preserving local traditions while promoting economic growth.