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Festivals like Manipur's Sangai enrich heritage, boost economy: odi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India has a history of celebrating festivals and fairs, which enrich the country's cultural heritage and also supports the local economy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Press Trust of India Imphal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India has a history of celebrating festivals and fairs, which enrich the country's cultural heritage and also supports the local economy.

During a virtual address on the occasion of Manipur's Sangai Festival, Modi said the northeastern state is endowed with natural beauty and rich cultural heritage.

It is like a necklace in which different gems are put together, with the state bearing the reflection of a mini India, he said.

Festivals like Sangai boost the local economy, and attract investors as well as industries. I am confident that it will become a gateway to development of the region, the PM added.

 

The Sangai Festival is being celebrated after a gap of two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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First Published: Nov 30 2022 | 7:02 PM IST

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