<h1>Prime Minister unveils Rs 9,000 crore infrastructure and connectivity push under Act East, cites GST cuts and defence gains</h1> The Prime Minister announced central government-backed infrastructure and connectivity projects worth Rs 9,000 crore in a northeastern state, highlighting rail and multimodal links under the Act East policy and asserting economic and social integration benefits. He credited 11 years of the current administration for regional development, cited GST rate adjustments lowering taxes on healthcare and vehicles, and referenced a national sports policy and startup ecosystem growth. Remarks included praise for a recent military operation and the role of domestically manufactured weapons. The statements implicate public procurement, taxation policy, regional development funding, and national security narratives.