Three-day extravaganza on Northeast from Feb 12

To showcase socio-economic and cultural richness of the Northeast, government is hosting a three-day extravaganza here beginning February 12 highlighting various aspects of the region and its people.
'Destination North East 2016' will showcase the richness of the Northeast and it will help bring the rest of India closer to the region, Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jitendra Singh said at a press conference.
Singh said Northeast has certain speciality which is a great asset for the nation and the contribution of the region in academics, growth and revenue is very commendable.
"The Northeast will play an important role in India's Act East Policy. To Act East effectively on foreign policy, it is necessary to Act East within our borders," he said.

The three-day event will include theme specific business summit consisting of sectors like tourism, agriculture, food processing, skill development and entrepreneurship, IT, handloom and handicrafts, livelihood, micro-finance and start ups.
Singh said 'Destination North East 2016' will enable various Union ministries to show their initiatives in the region. Cultural programmes during the event will show the rich culture and folk dances of Northeast region.

Similar extravaganza will be held in Mumbai and Bengaluru and a few other places in the country in coming months.
Singh said each state of the Northeast will be known by its distinct identity and for its uniqueness such as Mizoram as bamboo state and Sikkim as a state producing organic vegetables.

The Minister also released a schedule of the 'Destination North East 2016' which include business summit and cultural events.