Investment events showcasing economic potential of NER
Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) organized Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025 to catalyze trade and investment in the North Eastern Region. The focus sectors of the summit identified for attracting investment in the North Eastern Region were Tourism and Hospitality; Agro-Food Processing & allied sectors; Textiles, Handloom and Handicrafts; Healthcare; Education and Skill Development; IT/ITeS; Entertainment & Sports; Infrastructure and Logistics; and Energy. Collectively, the Summit and its pre‑event roadshows garnered investment interests of ₹ 4.48 lakh crore through Memoranda of Understanding (MoU), letters of intent, and qualified leads from private investors, public sector undertakings, and major industrial conglomerates.
The government has announced Mutual Credit Guarantees Schemes for MSMEs (MCGS-MSME), a government backed initiative designed to help Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) access loans to grow their businesses. This scheme offers a credit guarantees, making it easier for MSMEs to obtain loans, especially for purchasing essential equipment and machinery. Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters (CGSE) was approved on 12.11.2025 to provide additional credit support up to 20% of existing working capital limits to eligible borrowers, particularly MSMEs.
This information was given by the Minister of State of Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region Dr. Sukanta Majumdar in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.(updated on 18th Dec 25)