Excelsior Correspondent
NEW DELHI, Nov 28: At the initiative of Union Minister for Northeast, Dr Jitendra Singh, the Northeast stall “Purbashree” achieved the distinction of becoming the first-ever stall / pavilion at “Dilli Haat” here to introduce “cashless” sale facility for its customers, keeping in tune with the Modi Government’s current drive to promote cashless transactions.
The announcement was made by Union Minister for Northeast, Dr Jitendra Singh when Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani visited the stall at the invitation of the DoNER Ministry which is seeking collaboration to boost the market for textile products from Northeast.
Briefing the media, Union DoNER Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said, the Northeast stall “Purbashree”, which was set up in Dilli Haat earlier this year, has begun to attract more and more number of visitors with each passing day. He regretted that even though ideally the stall should have been set up right at the time of opening of Dilli Haat several years ago, it is a reflection of commitment of the Modi Government that it has made up for this lapse without wasting time.
Again, keeping in tune with the Modi Government’s drive to promote cashless transactions in the Indian society, Dr Jitendra Singh said, it is a matter of pride that “Purbashree” Northeast stall is the first one in Dilli Haat which has introduced cashless sale and e-Vending with the assistance of the Banking authorities. Encouraged by our initiative, he said, the introduction of similar facility for cash less transaction is now also being undertaken in the other stalls located in the premises of Dilli Haat.
Smriti Irani,accompanied by Dr Jitendra Singh, went through the various sections of the “Purbashree’ Stall and assured that her Ministry officials will maintain a regular contact with the DoNER Ministry officials in order to widen the scope of Northeast textile products and also to plan their wider projection. She also revealed the plan to encourage textile industry in Northeast with the involvement of local population.
The Management of Dilli Haat later listed out the New Year celebration plan, the highlight of which, this time, will be the theme based on Northeast. A special food point would also be set up during the Christmas-New Year time to serve exclusive cuisines and delicacies from Northeast menu.
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