Union Minister Scindia Meets Students In Mizoram

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia interacted with students at Mizoram University on Monday during his two-day visit to Mizoram. He also engaged with students from Goa and Chandigarh visiting the Northeast under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region's Ashtalakshmi Darshan Programme, discussing their experiences and perspectives. Addressing the students, Scindia highlighted the Northeast’s rich cultural heritage, traditions and development potential. He emphasised that such exchanges help young people understand the region better while strengthening cultural ties, mutual understanding and national integration.

Ashtalakshmi Darshan Programme Details

According to the official release, inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of developing the eight northeastern states as the nation’s Ashtalakshmi, the programme provides students from across India an opportunity to experience the region’s cultural diversity and development opportunities firsthand. Over 590 students have participated in the Ashtalakshmi Darshan Programme in the past year, fostering stronger connections between the Northeast and the rest of the country. Scindia further emphasised that the initiative aligns with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, encouraging youth engagement, celebrating India's diversity and strengthening the Northeast’s role in the country's development journey.