Official Account of Ministry of DoNER, Government of India : Coordinating All-Round Development & Empowerment of North East India
Union Government set up the Department of Development of North Eastern Region in September, 2001 and upgraded it to a Ministry in May, 2004 underscoring the its complete commitment to ensure development with equity for the NER to unleash the potential of its human and natural resources. Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region or DONER, as it is commonly known, is a unique Ministry in the U
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Shri Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, MDoNER during the launch of the Mission "Senehjori" – Assam Muga Silk USP, at Sanchar Bhawan, New Delhi on 02nd June 2026, elaborated on the implementation framework of the Mission and highlighted Assam's unique advantage as the producer of authentic Muga silk. He highlighted about the GI authentication of Muga Silk and underscored what distinguishes this mission is the operational discipline.
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Hon'ble Chief Minister of Assam, Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma during the launch of the Mission Senehjori - Assam Muga Silk USP, appreciated the Ministry of DoNER for conceptualising and supporting the Mission and described it as a landmark initiative for Assam's traditional silk sector. He noted that Muga silk is deeply intertwined with Assam's cultural identity and that the Mission would provide new opportunities for farmers, rearers, weavers, artisans and entrepreneurs while preserving the State's rich heritage.
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Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, Hon'ble Minister of State for Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, speaking at the launch of the Mission "Senehjori" – Assam Muga Silk USP, at Sanchar Bhawan, New Delhi, underlined that today we are witnessing the dawn of the Senehjori, which embodies Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi Ji's transformative mantra of Vocal for Local & Local for Global. He described the launch as a transformative initiative under the guidance of Hon'ble Minister of DoNER and Hon'ble Chief Minister of Assam, that will help establish Assam as a globally recognised centre for premium silk production.
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Hon'ble Union Minister, MDoNER, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, during the launch of Mission Senehjori at Sanchar Bhawan, New Delhi today stated that Mission Senehjori has been conceptualised on the principle of a whole-of-government approach, with convergence across Central Ministries, the Government of Assam, technical institutions and private-sector partners. The Mission, aims to create a globally recognised luxury Muga silk ecosystem, enhance value realisation for producers, and position Assam as a leading destination for silk-based cultural and experiential tourism. He noted that Assam's Muga silk is not merely a textile product but a cultural and civilisational heritage asset of India.
Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Hon'ble Union Minister for Communications & Development of North Eastern Region together with Hon’ble Chief Minister of Assam Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the Mission "Senehjori" – Assam Muga Silk USP, in the esteemed presence of Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, Minister of State for MDoNER and Shri Pabitra Margherita, Union Minister of State for External Affairs & Textiles, at Sanchar Bhawan, New Delhi on 02nd June 2026. This comprehensive cluster-based initiative is aimed at transforming Assam's unique Muga silk sector into a globally competitive, high-value luxury textile ecosystem. The launch event was also graced by Shri Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, MDoNER; Dr. Ravi Kota, Chief Secretary of Assam; Shri Satinder Kumar Bhalla, Secretary NEC, and other senior officials.
Shri Indra Hang S***a, Hon’ble Member of Lok Sabha from Sikkim, reflects on the Hon’ble President of India’s visit to Sikkim and the honour of receiving his PhD degree at the 7th Convocation, while highlighting the state’s progress and inspiring youth to contribute towards Viksit Bharat 2047.
Shri Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), visited the Orchidarium in Sikkim and reviewed its rich floral diversity and potential for promoting eco-tourism, conservation, and sustainable livelihoods.
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The 73rd Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) is scheduled to be organised at Shillong, Meghalaya, on 4th June, 2026. Stay tuned for more updates.
Shri Techi Gubin, retired Chief Architect and social worker from Arunachal Pradesh, was honoured with the Padma Shri for his exceptional contribution to the Arunachal Pradesh Public Works Department (APPWD). He dedicated his life to professional public service, leadership roles, integrated development of Janjatis across the country, and focused on the protection of the Donyi-Polo faith and the promotion of indigenous traditions.
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Only 2 days to go for the 73rd Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council in Shillong, Meghalaya, on 4th June 2026, with major highlights including presentations on the progress of deliberations of the High-Level Task Forces across key sectors including Tourism, Agriculture & Horticulture, Self-reliance in Milk, Eggs, Fish and Meat, Sports Promotion, economic corridor development, investment promotion, infrastructure & connectivity, and handloom & handicrafts.