New Delhi, Oct 14 (UNI) North-East tourism has reached new heights in the last four years because of special thrust and impetus given by the Centre, with the direct indulgence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jitendra Singh said here on Sunday.
Interacting with the members of a young Start-Up group here, after launching the NE Tourism app developed by them, Dr Singh said fast-track progress in providing connectivity to distant areas in the region has inspired tourists from far and wide to look forward to the region as a favourite holiday destination.
In addition, he said, the Ministry of DoNER undertook a campaign showcasing NE across the country, which has also generated unusual interest among potential tourists.