Question: ‘Destination North East, 2017’ aims at…
(a) Planning visit of the President to north east region.
(b) Improving transport infrastructure in the region
(c) Highlighting the region as a potential destination for investment in various sector.
(d) None of the above.
Ans: (c)
Related Fact :
- Destination North East, 2017 is scheduled to be held in Chandigarh from March 6-8, 2017 by Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region in association with PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
- The objective of Destination North East, 2017 is to showcase North East as a potential destination for investment and highlight the rich traditions and customs of the region.
- It will also highlight the use of appropriate technologies in all sectors of development for North Eastern Region, with the major participation of Office of Principal Scientific Adviser to Government of India and Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR).
- Destination North East, 2017 will include round table discussions and exhibition stalls showcasing various features of the North East Region in order to attract investments in Tourism, Food Processing, Handlooms and Handicrafts,, Horticulture and Floriculture, Medicinal & Aromatic Plants, Organic Farming and Bamboo Development etc.
- The mega event will also include cultural programmes to highlight the rich tradition and culture of the North Eastern Region.
Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=158825