New Delhi, Dec 8, 2024 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted that the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav in Delhi celebrates northeastern India’s vibrant textile sector, tourism opportunities and traditional craftsmanship, citing an article written by Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on the subject. The Prime Minister’s Office’s handle in a post on X wrote: “Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia elaborates that Northeast India is witnessing remarkable growth through improved connectivity, digital inclusion and investment in infrastructure. The Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav in Delhi celebrates the Northeast’s vibrant textile sector, tourism opportunities and traditional craftsmanship.
” Scindia said on X: “The Northeastern region of India that once languished in obscurity and was crippled by the incompetence of previous regimes, is today a key enabler for the Viksit Bharat mission. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “Our government has elevated the North East to become the ‘Growth Engine of India’, marked by its diverse culture and economic potential,” he added while referring to the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav taking place in the national capital over the week-end.
The event, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, aims to showcase the region’s textile industry, artisanal crafts, and unique geographical indication (GI) products. The Prime Minister visited various pavilions and interacted with artisans and craftsmen displaying their .