New Delhi, Sep 27 (UNI) Inaugurating the "Destination North East -2020" through video conferencing, the Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that this region is rich in natural beauty, folk culture, art which is fully capable of emerging as a major centre of world tourism.
Mr Shah who is also the Chairman of the North-East Council, further said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the North East region will emerge as one of the favourite tourism and business destinations of India”.
The Union Home Minister said that “the ‘Destination North East-2020', which runs till 30 September, aims to introduce various cultures of the country to each other along with the tourist destinations of the North Eastand through this the whole of India will also get familiar with the vibrant and diverse culture of the North East”.
Describing the beauty of North East as jewel of India, he said that peace in the North East is very important factor for the economic development, promotion of tourism and employment in the region and which used to once in the news due to terrorism, blockade, violence but now it is known for development, tourism, organic farming, industry and start-ups.
“This has been possible due to PM Narendra Modi ji's leadership in the last six years and a lot of work has been done to establish peace in the Northeast under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi”, the Home Minister said.
He also added that the Land Border Agreement with Bangladesh, Manipur Blockade, Bodo Agreement and the surrender by 641 cadres of eight militant groups are among the notable achievements of the Modi government and PM has visited the region more than 30 times and no other Prime Minister has ever visited this areas in past.
Union Home Minister said that the Modi govt has made a huge effort in the direction of linking the North Eastern states amongst themselves and connecting the region with the rest of India by rail, road and air links. “ Six railway projects worth Rs 15,088 crore have been completed. Also, Rs 553 crore will be spent on the development of airports and about Rs 10,000 crore on 19 road projects of 869 km length”, he added.
For Destination North East 2020, the theme is “The Emerging Delightful Destinations” which speaks of the tourism destinations emerging stronger and more attractive when the Sector picks up momentum.
Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region Dr. Jitendra Singh and Chief Ministers of the eight North Eastern States were also present on the occasion via video conference.
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