The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India today extended its support towards Nagaland Fashion week 2017. A received from the youth icon of North East, Kiren Rijuju, Minister of State for Home Affairs stated, “Our Government is committed to empower women and provide them equal opportunities in every sphere. Actually, it is only through women's empowerment that an empowered India can be built. The development of the North East Region is another top priority area of our government and all efforts are being made for comprehensive development of the Region. Therefore, any organization which supplements the efforts of our Government in this regard needs to be complimented.” He also added, “I am told that Delhi Fashion Club, New Delhi apart from focusing on Women empowerment, will be promoting North East culture, textile and tourism internationally through a sequence of events. The Club has rightly recognized the importance of the handicrafts and handlooms industry and the dominant role it plays in the cultural and economic development of the North Eastern States. There are huge employment opportunities which need to be tapped. I am happy to know that Delhi Fashion Club is organizing ‘Nagaland Fashion Week’ at Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi in August/September, 2017 to promote artisans from North-East and generate self-employment among them.” The Minister also sent his best wishes for the success of the event.