The Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, interacted with students from various states during his visit to Mizoram under the Ministry's Ashtalakshmi Darshan Programme.
On Monday, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), interacted with students at Mizoram University during his two-day visit to the state. The interaction included students from Goa and Chandigarh visiting the Northeast under the Ministry of DoNER’s Ashtalakshmi Darshan Programme.
During the interaction, Scindia discussed the experiences and perspectives of the students. He highlighted the Northeast’s rich cultural heritage, traditions, and development potential. The Minister emphasised that such exchanges help young people understand the region better while strengthening cultural ties, mutual understanding, and national integration.
Over 590 students have participated in the Ashtalakshmi Darshan Programme in the past year, fostering stronger connections between the Northeast and the rest of the country. The programme is inspired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of developing the eight northeastern states as the nation’s Ashtalakshmi.
Shri Scindia further emphasised that the initiative aligns with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, encouraging youth engagement, celebrating India's diversity and strengthening the Northeast’s role in the country's development journey.
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