Govt to promote North Eastern States' culture through Bike Expedition

The Ministry of Culture has collaborated with the Amazing Namaste Foundation to promote the culture of India’s North Eastern States. For this purpose, they have jointly organised a Bike Expedition in New Delhi under the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.

The Minister of State for Culture and External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi launched this expedition in New Delhi on January 13.

Lekhi said, “Northeast is something to be showcased, where people can be one, the diversity in unity prevails. There are eight states with 166 different tribes and traditions, which are protected by the constitution of this country. We are one people, one nation and we celebrate diversity. Azad di ka Amrit Mahotsav is one such occasion to celebrate all that is good in the country and all that our people cherish. All this celebration needs a global recognition.”

She added, “Northeast is the gateway to Southeast Asia, which needs to be worked on. She thanked everyone who worked for putting all this together and wished luck to all the 75 bikers who will be taking this mission forward.”

The expedition has been scheduled between April 8 to 16, 2022 to mark the celebrations of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

“The 75 Bikers participating in this expedition will be selected from all over the country and cover about 9000 km in the North East Region traveling in 6 groups. The expedition will also promote the Dekho Apna Desh initiative of the Ministry of Tourism especially focusing on this vision. The Riders will also carry the message focusing on the importance of Road Safety,” the Ministry of Culture said.