New Delhi, Jan. 27 -- Northeast India's rich handloom, handicraft and agro-horticultural traditions were showcased for the first time at the 'At Home' banquet hosted by the President of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

According to a release issued by the Ministry of Development of North-East Region, the display was curated by the North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC), marking the first collective representation of all eight Northeastern states at the event.

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the gathering along with Union Ministers, diplomats and international dignitaries. The presence of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, who was the Chief Guest at...