Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has said that the entire Northeast has undergone a massive transformation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and the region enjoys good road, railway and air connectivity with the rest of the country. The Chief Minister attended the eighth North-East Youth Festival at Paljor Stadium in Gangtok. Mr. Tamang thanked the Prime Minister for recognising the Northeast as ‘Ashta Lakshmi’ and for his continuous support through initiatives like UNNATI 2024, StartUp India, and StandUp India. The event, held under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, brought together 552 participants from across the Northeast, including NSS volunteers, Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan members, and officials.