{"id":4011,"date":"2025-11-12T14:37:34","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T14:37:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arunachaltoday.live\/?p=4011"},"modified":"2025-11-12T14:37:35","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T14:37:35","slug":"union-minister-of-communications-doner-scindia-virtually-interacts-with-students-under-ashtalakshmi-darshan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arunachaltoday.live\/?p=4011","title":{"rendered":"Union Minister of Communications ,DoNER Scindia Virtually Interacts with Students under Ashtalakshmi Darshan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>RGU, Doimukh, 12 Nov:  Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, interacted virtually with a 43-member delegation comprising 39 students and 4 teachers from Goa and Uttarakhand, who are visiting Rajiv Gandhi University, Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh, under the first batch of the \u201cAshtalakshmi Darshan\u201d programme being held from 1st to 14th November 2025. The interaction formed part of the Ministry\u2019s ongoing efforts to strengthen cultural exchange, educational collaboration, and emotional integration between the youth of India and the North-Eastern region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ashtalakshmi Darshan programme, initiated by the Ministry of DoNER, aims to provide students and educators from different parts of India with a deeper understanding of the North-East\u2019s culture, heritage, development journey, and potential. Derived from the concept of the \u201cAshta Lakshmis,\u201d representing the eight North-Eastern states\u2014Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura\u2014the initiative reflects the government\u2019s vision of showcasing the region as a collective symbol of opportunity and growth. It seeks to enable young people to connect emotionally with the North-East while learning about its unique contributions to the nation\u2019s cultural and developmental fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/arunachaltoday.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-12-at-7.09.08-PM-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arunachaltoday.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-12-at-7.09.08-PM-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/arunachaltoday.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-12-at-7.09.08-PM-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/arunachaltoday.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-12-at-7.09.08-PM-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/arunachaltoday.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-12-at-7.09.08-PM-820x545.jpeg 820w, https:\/\/arunachaltoday.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-12-at-7.09.08-PM-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/arunachaltoday.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-12-at-7.09.08-PM.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>During his virtual address, Shri Scindia congratulated the delegates for being part of the first batch of the programme and commended their enthusiasm for exploring the North-East. He emphasised that such initiatives foster unity and strengthen national integration by encouraging young Indians to experience first-hand the diversity and vibrancy of the country. He remarked that the North-East is a vital part of India\u2019s growth story\u2014rich in resources, talent, and traditions\u2014and that exposure to its people and progress helps build mutual respect and shared understanding among the country\u2019s youth. He urged the participants to carry forward the message of unity and act as ambassadors of friendship between their home states and the North-East.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Minister highlighted that under the leadership of Hon\u2019ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Government of India has ushered in a new era of transformation in the North-Eastern region. He noted that infrastructure, connectivity, education, tourism, and entrepreneurship have seen remarkable progress over the past decade, with increased focus on sustainable development and inclusive growth. Shri Scindia described the North-East as India\u2019s \u201cgrowth engine,\u201d contributing immensely to the nation\u2019s economic vitality and cultural richness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ongoing programme in Arunachal Pradesh includes educational workshops, cultural interactions, field visits, and community engagements designed to introduce the participants to the socio-economic realities and opportunities of the region. In his concluding remarks, Shri Scindia emphasised that development is not only about infrastructure but also about human connection and shared aspirations, and that the youth play a decisive role in shaping a united and forward-looking India. He encouraged the participants to carry back lessons of cooperation, respect, and optimism from their time in the North-East, and to serve as messengers of unity and progress. The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region remains dedicated to accelerating growth in the North-East through innovation, infrastructure, and inclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The virtual event was also attended online by Vice Chancellor Prof. S.K. Nayak, Registrar Dr. N.T. Rikam, and a large number of Rajiv Gandhi University volunteers along with National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers, who actively participated in the interaction. Their presence and engagement reflected the enthusiasm of the university community in supporting national initiatives that connect youth across regions and promote a culture of unity, empathy, and shared purpose.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RGU, Doimukh, 12 Nov: Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Shri Jyotiraditya M. 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