PM Modi to inaugurate Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav, celebrating North East’s culture & craft today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi today. The three-day festival will showcase the culture, vibrant textile industry, artisanal crafts, tourism opportunities and unique products of all the eight North Eastern states. 

The festival draws inspiration from the eight Northeastern states, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura-collectively known as the Ashtalakshmi. 

 

During the festival, over 250 artisans will display unique



handicrafts, handlooms, and agri-horti products, including 34 GI-tagged items. The event will also host a Fashion Show, Design Conclave, and Buyer-Seller Meet, which will offer a platform for meaningful collaborations and long-term economic impact. The biggest attraction will be the Rural Haat Bazaar, showcasing produce and art from 320 farmers and artisans of the region. 

 

The Mahotsav will catalyze economic development, creating new opportunities for artisans, weavers, and entrepreneurs from the North East region.