New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 'Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav,' a three-day festival celebrating the cultural, social, and economic vibrance of the eight northeastern states, on December 6 at Bharat Mandapam, Union Minister for Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya Scindia announced on Friday.
The festival will provide an unprecedented platform to highlight the region's vibrant textile industry, artisanal crafts, and unique Geographical Indication (GI) products, Scindia said.
The eight northeastern states - Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram, Tripura, and Sikkim - are often referred to as the 'Ashtalakshmi,' symbolising eight forms of prosperity, contributing to India's cultural, social, and economic fabric, he said.
The event aims to foster long-term business relationships between the region's artisans and buyers, with expectations of significant on-the-spot sales and bulk orders. Additionally, investors will engage with government representatives and entrepreneurs to explore opportunities in textiles, handicrafts, agriculture, and tourism. (IANS)
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