Home Minister Amit Shah has announced an investment of Rs 2.5 lakh crore in the NorthEast, aiming to prevent youth migration for employment within the next 10 years. The Modi government has significantly increased the region's budget and improved infrastructure, resulting in a 70% reduction in violent incidents and the surrender of 10,500 insurgents.
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