The  Minister for Development of North East Region, Tourism, and Culture, G. Kishan Reddy, yesterday launched India's first 5G training labs and 5G applications in Health sector in all the North Eastern States. Addressing the gathering virtually in New Delhi, the Minister emphasised the significance of this ambitious stride toward establishing a vibrant 5G digital ecosystem in the North East region.

Mr. Reddy highlighted how this technological advancement would unlock vast opportunities for growth and contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals 2030. He further added that with a burgeoning 5G market, North Eastern States will be able to tap into this opportunity and enhance public delivery of services. Mr Reddy further affirmed the Government's steadfast commitment to establishing the North East as India's new growth engine, with over five lakh crore rupees invested in connectivity and infrastructure development in the region over the past nine and a half years.

The project is centrally funded through North East Council (NEC) and being implemented by Assam Electronic Development Corporation (AMTRON), a PSU of Assam government.