A grand ‘Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav’, a festival to showcase the cultural and social fabric of eight North Eastern states will be organised in New Delhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the ‘Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav beginning here on December 6.
The ‘Mahotsav’ will provide an unprecedented platform to showcase the region’s vibrant textile industry, artisanal crafts and unique Geographical Indication (GI) products.
The eight North Eastern states– Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram, Tripura and Sikkim — are often referred to as the ‘Ashtalaxmi’ or eight forms of prosperity. They contribute significantly to India’s cultural, social and economic fabric.
The fest will be organised under the aegis of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region.
Meanwhile, the Centre approved an investment of Rs 3,295.76 crore for taking up 40 projects across 23 states for the development of iconic tourist centres to global standards.
“Tourism has the potential to bring prosperity to the lives of many. Our Government will keep focussing on enhancing India’s tourism infrastructure to ensure more people can experience the wonders of Incredible India,” the Prime Minister tweeted.
The projects include Siang adventure and eco project at Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh, the Assam State Zoo Cum Botanical Garden in Guwahati and the beautification of Rang Ghar at Sivasagar. It also seeks to take up the re-development of Umiam Lake, Shillong in Meghalaya, border experience at Nathula Pass in Sikkim and among others , a rafting base station in Rishikesh, Nandavanam Heritage Park in Mamallapuram (near Chennai).
"In a huge boost for Bharat’s tourism sector, our govt led by PM Narendra Modi has today approved 40 projects across 23 states under the Special Assistance to States/Union Territories for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme, to develop iconic tourist centers to global standards,” Union Tourism Minister Gajinder Singh Shekhawat said.
The projects range from a bio-diversity and eco-recreational hub in Kerala’s Ashtamudi backwaters to underwater tourism in Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg.
“The aim of SASCI is to develop iconic tourist centres to global standards…(and) will foster local economies and create employment through sustainable tourism,” said the Tourism Minister.
“From decongesting popular sites, integrating advanced technologies, promoting sustainable practices to encouraging public-private partnerships to enhance infra and visitor experiences, a host of measures will be undertaken to ensure a world-class experience for everyone who wishes to soak in Bharat’s natural, cultural and historic grandeur,” he added.
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