Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized the Northeast's economic potential, highlighting its role as India's export gateway via the Chittagong port. He urged banking institutions to tailor financial guidelines to the region's unique context, fostering growth in infrastructure, agriculture, and MSMEs.
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