North East to be focus in Defence Pavilion at IITF 2007

New Delhi, Nov 5 (UNI) The Defence Pavilion will highlight the unexplored paradise ''North East'' during the forthcoming India International Trade Fair begining from November 14.

The Defence Pavilion theme named ''Defenders of the Dawn,'' as the sun rises from the east, will showcase different cultures and faces of the region.

The Indian armed forces have been making efforts in developing basic infrastructure and launching various civic action programmes in the region.

The people of northeast who have been in varying state of turmoil for the last six decades are now enjoying the benefits through continuous efforts of the armed forces.

Its work has also brought the Prime Minister's 'Look North East' policy closer to reality. The area is all set to become major economic and tourist attraction for rest of the world, a defence release said.

UNI