With just about 1800 ATMs, the share of the NER in the total number of ATMs is low. You must, however, appreciate that North-East is a difficult terrain. There are frequent power failures, and problem of digital connectivity and security. Lack of infrastructural facilities is a major problem restricting the spread of banking, including ATMs in the area.
Nevertheless, at the policy level, we have taken some measures to enhance access of banking services as a whole to North East region.