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NE important doorway in Act East Policy: Shah

By Staff Reporter

GUWAHATI, Sept 27 - Home Minister Amit Shah today said he was optimistic that the North East will be an important doorway in the Act East Policy and different regions in the eight sister states will also emerge as new business, tourism, organic farming and cultural hubs. Shah was addressing the inaugural event of �Destination North East 2020�, an annual event for promoting tourism in North Eastern region of India, today on virtual platform.

The Home Minister highlighted the multi-fold increase in investment by Government of India along with the rise in budgetary support, infrastructure creation and institutional building in North East region by the Government of India. He said that the legacy, cultural heritage and beauty of North East India have not only been a vital ingredient for attracting tourist worldwide but also has been an important jewel of Indian culture.

Organized on the theme �Emerging Delightful Destinations�, �Destination North East� 2020� event is being held from September 27 to 30.

Setting the tone with the theme song �This is the land and its people� by Shillong band �Summer Salt�, the inaugural programme also witnessed choir presentations by Voice of Nagaland and Cardinal Choir from Mizoram besides an audio visual presentation on the tourism themes and cultural mosaic of North East.

DoNER Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said that the main aim behind the Destination North East event is to bring the rest of India closer to the North Eastern Region. He indicated that with its rich handloom and handicraft traditions, cultural heritage and high literacy rate, the North East has much to offer and was optimistic that, when the Corona pandemic eases, tourists who were earlier holidaying in Europe would flock to the North East, bring prosperity, thereby unlocking the potential of the region so that it becomes the New Engine of growth for the country, as envisaged by the Prime Minister of India.

While delivering the welcome address, Secretary NEC K Moses Chalai indicated that even under difficult circumstances, it was decided to go ahead with the programme with the belief that the event will spark a renewal in the tourism sector of the region.

�Previously �Destination North East� used to be held in different places to exchange culture and heritage of NER with the rest of India, but the virtual event held this year is expected to provide an even wider coverage,� he said.

Chief Ministers of the North Eastern States were also present at the virtual programme.

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