Minister for Development of North Eastern Region, DONER Dr Jitendra Singh today inaugurated North East Festival 'North-East Calling' at India Gate in New Delhi. <br/><br/>On the occasion, Dr Singh launched three initiatives, North-East Venture Fund, North East Tourism Development Council and Science and Technology Intervention in North Eastern Region, STINER.<br/><br/>Speaking on the occasion, Dr Singh said, in last 3 years, the Centre gave its due to North-East and connected it to rest of India. He said, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Government of India accords priority to development of North-East. He said, the region has the potential to become a hub for Start-Ups.