<span style="color: #222222;">Minister  for  Development of North Eastern Region Dr Jitendra Singh has said that  Northeast is destined to play a leading role in New India. Speaking on Sustainable Livelihoods: Investing in Women for a New India, Dr Singh said, the  region has a rich tradition of women entrepreneurship and always took a lead as far as the women Self Help Groups are concerned. He said, North Eastern States have several vibrant women groups like the Naga Mother Association, which are contributing to the cause of livelihood as well as economic empowerment. </span>