Scindia, Majumdar Ramp Walk At Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav Fashion Show | Watch – News18

Last Updated:December 07, 2024, 23:41 IST

Scindia and Majumdar, donning the northeastern style jackets, walked on the ramp to promote the northeast fashion.

Union Ministers Jyotiraditya Scindia and Sukanta Majumdar doubled up as models and walked the ramp at the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav fashion show, being held at New Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam on Saturday.

Scindia and Majumdar, donning the northeastern style jackets, walked on the ramp to promote the northeast fashion.

“Truly a celebration of culture and creativity! Had an amazing time at the fashion show showcasing the vibrant styles of Northeast India! Each state was beautifully represented by talented artists and models. Honoured to be part of the event with my colleague Sh @DrSukantaBJP Ji,” Scindia said in a post on X.

The ‘Mahotsav’ will provide an unprecedented platform to showcase the region’s vibrant textile industry, artisanal crafts and unique Geographical Indication (GI) products, Scindia had said at a press conference.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated three-day Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav to celebrate the vast cultural tapestry, vibrancy of northeast India, bringing together an array of traditional arts, crafts and cultural practices.

“In the last decade, we have seen a wonderful journey of the development of the northeast but it was not easy. We have taken every possible step to connect the northeastern states with India’s growth story.

Modi said he strongly believes the coming days are of eastern India and the northeast. Like Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai and Bengaluru, cities of the region such as Guwahati, Shillong, Imphal, Itanagar and Aizawl will be new beacons of growth, the prime minister said.

With its vibrant culture and dynamic people, the northeast holds immense potential to propel India’s growth, he said.

The first-ever Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav is being celebrated from December 6 to 8 in New Delhi. This festival aims to showcase the beauty, diversity, and promise of the eight states of northeastern states — Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram, Tripura, and Sikkim. Together they are known as the ‘Ashtalakshmi’.

The event features a variety of programmes and other exercises aimed at promoting economic opportunities in areas such as traditional handicrafts, handlooms, agricultural products and tourism.

The cultural festival showcases artisan exhibitions, grameen haats, state-specific pavilions and technical sessions on key areas crucial to the development of the northeastern region.

(With inputs from agencies)