<span style="color: #222222;">Information and Broadcasting minister Anurag Thakur exhorted the youngsters of the country to connect with their cultural roots. He said stories of cultural legacy should be propagated among the masses. Addressing the audience at the Madhavpur Ghed Fair in Gujarat, Mr Thakur said the fair is the highest symbol of connecting people of India and the festival brings together the far east of the country and the west.<br />''<br />''Speaking on the developmental work being carried out in the States of north-east, Mr Thakur said Look East Policy has become Act East Policy. He said only under the current Government, north eastern states of country have seen unprecedented development in infrastructure and facilities. He said that the Government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi is actively working towards reviving India's lost cultural heritage.<br />''<br />''Mr Thakur said Kedarnathji Temple has seen a grand uplift and the grandeur of Somnath temple has also achieved new highs. The Minister extolled the work done by the Union Government on Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, construction of Ram Temple and beautification of Char Dham. Recalling his recent visit to Abu Dhabi, Mr Thakur said it was because of the harmonious relations established under the Prime Minister that a Gulf country will now be home to a grand Swami Naranyan Temple.<br />''<br />''The event was also attended by Manipur Chief minister N Biren Singh and Ministers of Gujrat government. The Madhavpur Ghed Festival was inaugurated by President Ram Nath Kovind and is being organised by Government of Gujarat in partnership with Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region.</span><br />
News On AIR | April 13, 2022 11:50 AM
I&B minister Anurag Thakur exhorts youngsters of country to connect with their cultural roots