Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed confidence that Eastern India, and especially Northeast India, will be the engine of the country's growth in the 21st century. In a video message on the Statehood Day of Arunachal Pradesh, Mr Modi said, government is working hard to make Arunachal a major gateway of East Asia. He said, with this spirit, unprecedented work has been done in the last seven years to accelerate the development of Arunachal Pradesh. <br />''<br />''Mr Modi said, double engine government will leave no stone unturned to fullfill the dream of Arunachal Pradesh. He said, the Path of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas will ensure a better future for Arunachal Pradesh. Mr Modi said, extensive work is going on in the field of connectivity and power infrastructure and it is making the lives and business in Arunachal Pradesh easier.<br />''<br />''The Prime Minister said, in view of the security reason, modern infrastructure is being built in the state. He said, nature has endowed Arunachal with a lot of treasures and the government is trying to take this tourism potential to the whole world. He said, the nation is also remembering all the martyrs of Arunachal Pradesh who dedicated themselves for the nation.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Prime Minister noted that Arunachal Pradesh is progressing in harmony with nature and culture. He expressed happiness on the Chief Minister's efforts for development in the fields of health, education, skill development, women empowerment and self-help groups.</span><br />