The North Eastern Council (NEC) held its 73rd plenary session under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, where leaders of the eight Northeastern states deliberated on the North East Vision Plan 2047 aimed at promoting a stronger and more prosperous region.
Established under the North Eastern Council Act, 1971, the NEC serves as the apex regional planning and development body for Northeast India. Its composition includes the Union Home Minister as the ex-officio Chairman, the Governors and Chief Ministers of all eight Northeastern states as members, the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for DoNER as Vice-Chairman, and three members nominated by the President of India.
APSC Relevance: Regional development, cooperative federalism and institutions of Northeast India.

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