�North East Calling� fest begins in Delhi





Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurating the �North East Calling� festival in New Delhi on Saturday. � PIB Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurating the �North East Calling� festival in New Delhi on Saturday. � PIB �North East Calling�, organised by Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) under its �Destination North East� series, is showcasing the rich heritage of the seven sisters through their music, dance, art and craft. A music festival with bands playing music from the region, along with a cultural night featuring dances of the Northeastern States have been organised as part of the festival. Jitendra Singh, who inaugurated the festival at the India Gate lawns here, said, �Such events will not only enrich the economy and culture of Northeastern region, but will also bring the rest of India more closer to North East. �These events, that too in the heart of National Capital, help the artisans and people of North East to showcase their talent,� he said. The development, upliftment and growth of North East has been on the priority of the government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he added. � PTI