Bihu celebrated in Delhi

Bhogali Bihu, the harvest festival of Assam, was today celebrated in the national capital with Union minister Jitendra Singh saying the northeastern region now has more visibility in Delhi and other places.
At a function organised at the Dilli Haat, the Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) said the Narendra Modi government has taken various steps for the development of northeast.
He said earlier the emphasis was on bringing the northeastern region closer to the national mainstream, but now the emphasis is being laid on bringing the rest of India closer to the culture and diversity of the northeast.

"The northeastern region is now visible in the national capital and the celebration of such festivals in Delhi is an instance of that," he said.
Singh said the development of the northeast has been the priority of the central government and the wholesome growth of the nation is not possible without the development of all regions including the northeast.
The minister said Bihu is the biggest post-harvest festival of Assam and other parts of the Northeast and it coincides with the other festivals such as Pongal, Lohri and Makar Sankranti.

Wishing the people on this occasion, he said dance performances by artistes symbolise the unity in diversity of Indian culture.

He also announced that a multi-purpose "DoNER House" complex will be set up at Guwahati which will have meeting hall, conference hall and other infrastructural support.
He said the central government has laid special emphasis on the development of infrastructure in the northeastern region.
"There is exclusive scheme for road development in the northeastern region," he said.