In 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 tourism
Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Pic/PTI
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 India’s development journey, reported news agency ANI.
In 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 tourism.
Addressing the North East Rising Summit in Delhi. The region is witnessing unprecedented progress. We are determined to accelerate its growth story. https://t.co/Az6CDuMIEp
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 23, 2025
"Our 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 tourism—its diversity is its greatest strength," said PM Modi, reported ANI.
PM Modi went on to underscore the multifaceted potential of the region. "North-East means bio-economy 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 ANI.
Drawing from cultural symbolism, the Prime Minister referred to the North East as “Ashtalakshmi”—a reference to the eight forms of the Hindu goddess of wealth. "With the blessings of Ashtalakshmi, every state in the North East is saying: ‘We are ready for investment, we are ready for leadership.’"
Highlighting the region's role in the broader vision of Viksit Bharat (Developed India), PM Modi stressed the importance of Eastern India’s development. "For building a developed India, the development of Eastern India is crucial—and the North East is the most vital part of it."
He added that for his government, the acronym EAST stands for Empower, Act, Strengthen, and Transform—a reflection of its focused policy for the region’s progress.
He said the Northeast was earlier synonymous with bombs, guns and rockets which took away many opportunities from youths there.
"Over 10,000 youths in the Northeast have given up violence in the last decade," he said.
Prime Minister Modi also said that his government follows a zero-tolerance policy, be it terrorism or Naxalism.
The 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 two-day event brings together policymakers, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs to explore partnerships and unlock the economic potential of the North East.
The 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 policy-makers on a single platform, officials said.
The event is the culmination of various pre-summit activities, such as a series of roadshows, and states' roundtables, including ambassador's meet and bilateral chambers organised by the central government with active support from the state governments of the Northeastern region.
(With inputs from ANI)
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