‘North East Festival’ Starts With Much Fanfare and Public Participation

Guwahati: The opening day of the ‘North East Festival’ started with much fanfare and public participation. Ministry of DoNER, celebrating the legacy of 75 years of India's independence, has organized the 'North East Festival' as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM).

‘North East Festival’ Starts With Much Fanfare and Public Participation

Taking forward the celebrations, Chief Minister of Manipur Shri N. Biren Singh inaugurated the opening ceremony of the North East Regional Sports Meet at Khuman Lampak, Imphal. This sports meet would enable the budding sportspersons in the state to compete with each other. Competitions were also held throughout the day at other locations in Manipur where youth participated in table tennis tournaments and football matches. 

The ‘North East Festival’ also commenced at Guwahati, Assam today. Taking forward the initiative of ‘Jan Bhagidari’, events such as half-marathon, walkathon, and cyclization were held under the theme of ‘Healthy Sports for a Healthy Mind’.

Besides, AKAM celebrations are held in Mizoram today as well. Events such as mini-marathons and cycling rallies were organized across Siaha District & Lunglei District. With an emphasis on 'Jan Bhagidari', people from all sections of society participated in the events. Assam Rifles personnel took part in the cycling rally of Lunglei District in Mizoram along with the Civilians

Cultural festivities also began in Nagaland today. The festival was celebrated at Shilloi Hotel Japfu, Kohima under the theme ‘Journey of Nagaland since Statehood’. The program was chaired by Commissioner, Nagaland. Cultural extravagance, choral, and a presentation were showcased in the program. The Photography Exhibition on the History of Nagaland was also showcased by the State IPR Department.

North East Festival Celebrations started with full public participation of citizens in Sikkim. A debate competition was organized on “Local Government making a mass development" at Soreng District. Painting, debate, and essay competitions were held in one of the remote blocks of the Gyalsing District. District Quiz competition was held at Mangan District as well.

Celebrating the Legacy of 75 years of India's Independence, the Ministry of DoNER has organized the 'North East Festival' as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav

North East Regional Sports Meet Inaugurated at Imphal, Manipur

Half Marathon, Walkathon, and Cyclathon held at Guwahati, Assam under the theme of 'Healthy Sports for a Healthy Mind'

​​​​​​​Cultural Festivities organized under the theme ‘Journey of Nagaland since Statehood’

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