Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: For the first time, the northeast is not the periphery but the pulsating heart of India’s growth story, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on October 11. PM Modi further stated that from new airports to empowered self-help groups, and from connectivity to creativity, Arunachal Pradesh mirrors the spirit of Viksit Bharat. He shared an article on X, written by Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, that underscores the transformation and growing importance of Arunachal Pradesh in the nation’s development journey.
“From new airports to empowered SHGs, from connectivity to creativity, Arunachal Pradesh mirrors the spirit of Viksit Bharat. A must-read piece by Union Minister Scindia,” the Prime Minister posted on X. According to Scindia, our ‘Ashtalakshmi’ is no longer a distant frontier but a vibrant hub of India’s progress. “I share my awe-inspiring visit to Arunachal Pradesh’s Ziro Valley, witnessing its rapid transformation while cherishing its timeless cultural heritage, all aligned with PM Modi’s transformative vision of a Rising Northeast,” the minister highlighted.
In the article, Scindia said that every time I set foot in the Northeast, “I feel reenergised and refueled”. “Many call it the periphery of India, however it is the very heart, beating in many colours, sounds, and textures. A garland of pearls, strung together by countless communities, cultures, and ways of life, woven seamlessly into the eternal rhythm of nature. No wonder our Prime Minister calls it the Ashtalakshmi — a region of diversity and opportunity,” he noted.
