<h1>Guwahati Conference Calls for Central Think Tank to Boost North East India's Infrastructure and Digital Connectivity.</h1> A two-day regional conference in Guwahati, organized by India's Ministry of Finance, highlighted the need for a dedicated think tank for the North Eastern Region (NER) at the central government level. Key recommendations included enhancing waterway infrastructure, improving economic corridors, and boosting digital connectivity. The NITI Forum for the North East aims to develop projects based on highways, inland waterways, railways, and airways. Emphasis was placed on education, health, skill development, and green energy. The conference underscored the importance of local engagement, grassroots R&D, and a bottom-up approach to infrastructure development to ensure balanced regional growth.