Govt has policy of zero tolerance against terrorism, Naxalism: PM Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Friday that his government has a policy of ‘‘zero tolerance’’ against terrorism or unrest by Maoist elements.

‘‘Be it terrorism or Maoist elements spreading unrest, our government follows a policy of zero tolerance,’’ the Prime Minister said while inaugurating the Northeast Rising Summit here on Friday.

The two-day Summit will highlight India's Northeastern region as a land of opportunity to attract global and domestic investment there. It will focus on tourism, agro-food processing, textiles, information technology, infrastructure, energy, entertainment and sports. It will include ministerial sessions, Business-to-Government sessions, Business-to-Business meetings, startups and policy initiatives by the state governments and central Ministries for investment promotion.

The Prime Minister said The North East is becoming a key destination for sectors like energy and semiconductors. The region is witnessing unprecedented progress and the government is determined to accelerate its growth story, he said.

Describing Northeast as a complete package for tourism, he said the region is a perfect destination for its nature and organic life-style. Whether concerts, global conferences or destination weddings, Northeast is a perfect destination.

There was a time when the Northeast was merely called a Frontier Region. Today, it is emerging as the Front-Runner of Growth, he said adding that his government went forward from ‘Look East’ to the ‘mantra of Act East.’, The government’s effort has been to make the ‘‘Heal in India mantra’’ a ‘‘global mantra.’’

‘‘For us, EAST means - Empower, Act, Strengthen and Transform. This is the government’s policy for Eastern India.’’

Pointing out that The Northeast is ‘‘the most diverse region of our diverse nation,’’ he said this diversity is its big strength.