PM inaugurates Rising North East Summit, calls region “Ashtalakshmi” of India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the Rising North East Summit at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi emphasising the strategic and cultural significance of the region in Indiarsquos development journey reported news agency ANIIn his address the Prime Minister lauded the Northeast as the most diverse region of the country celebrating its unique blend of trade tradition textiles and tourismAddressing the North East Rising Summit in Delhi The region is witnessing unprecedented progress We are determined to accelerate its growth story httpstcoAz6CDuMIEpmdash Narendra Modi narendramodi May 23 2025Our India is known as the most diverse nation in the world and our North East is the most diverse part of this diverse nation From trade to tradition from textiles to tourismmdashits diversity is its greatest strength said PM Modi reported ANIPM Modi went on to underscore the multifaceted potential of the region NorthEast means bioeconomy and bamboo tea production and petroleum sports and skill an emerging hub of ecotourism a new world of organic products and a powerhouse of energy he said reported ANIDrawing from cultural symbolism the Prime Minister referred to the North East as ldquoAshtalakshmirdquomdasha reference to the eight forms of the Hindu goddess of wealth With the blessings of Ashtalakshmi every state in the North East is saying lsquoWe are ready for investment we are ready for leadershiprsquoHighlighting the regions role in the broader vision of Viksit Bharat Developed India PM Modi stressed the importance of Eastern Indiarsquos development For building a developed India the development of Eastern India is crucialmdashand the North East is the most vital part of itHe added that for his government the acronym EAST stands for Empower Act Strengthen and Transformmdasha reflection of its focused policy for the regionrsquos progressHe said the Northeast was earlier synonymous with bombs guns and rockets which took away many opportunities from youths thereOver 10000 youths in the Northeast have given up violence in the last decade he saidPrime Minister Modi also said that his government follows a zerotolerance policy be it terrorism or NaxalismThe Rising North East Investors Summit held on May 23 and 24 at Bharat Mandapam aims to position the region as a land of opportunity and attract both domestic and global investment The twoday event brings together policymakers industry leaders and entrepreneurs to explore partnerships and unlock the economic potential of the North EastThe summit is being organised with the aim of highlighting the Northeast region as a land of opportunity attracting global and domestic investment and bringing together key stakeholders investors and policymakers on a single platform officials saidThe event is the culmination of various presummit activities such as a series of roadshows and states roundtables including ambassadors meet and bilateral chambers organised by the central government with active support from the state governments of the Northeastern regionWith inputs from ANIatOptionskeyd0ddb8ef8f1a62a8cdd22fac27fc5ea7formatiframeheight90width728params