Kanglapat listed among 75 water heritage sites

By James Khangenbam Imphal 16 March 2023

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Kanglapat

The Ministry of Jal Shakti has identified 75 Water Heritage Structures (WHS) including Kangla Moat (Kanglapat) of Manipur in reference to 75 years of India s Independence. The sites were recommended by a committee formed by the ministry from a total of 421 nominations received through states/UTs, central agencies, NGOs and general public and these include four Water Heritage Structures from Assam and one each from Manipur, Meghalaya and Mizoram from among the northeast states. In this connection, “Jal-Itihas” sub-portal under India-WRIS portal, showcasing the 75 WHS, was launched on January 5 at the 1st All India State Ministers Conference on Water held in Bhopal.

At present there is no central fund allocated/ disbursed for maintenance of these sites. As per information available on the pbrtal, Kanglapat was dug up during the rule of King Khunjaoba (1652-1666).The government of Manipur declared it as a protected area under the provision of “The Manipur Ancient and Historical Monument and Archaeological Site and Remains Act, 1976.On the other hand, the ministry, in 2023-24, Gross Budgetary Support (GBS) of Rs 70,000 Crore, proposed for implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission, which is Rs 15,000 crore more than the budgetary provision of Rs 55,000 crore for 2022-23.The state/UT-wise allocation of funds under the JJM is decided as per the provisions of its Operational Guidelines.

For 2022-23, the ministry allocated Rs 512.05 crore for JJM projects to Manipur. At the same time, the ministry had sanctioned Rs 21.93 crore in 2018-19, Rs 30.50 crore in 2019-20, Rs 23.51 crore in 2020-21, Rs 11.75 crore in 2021-22, and Rs 24.87 crore in 2022-23 to Manipur under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana – Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (PMKSY-AIBP) .

With the fund, the state government had created irrigation potential in 2390 hectares in 2018-19, nil in 2019-20, 3790 hectares in 2020-21, and 920 hectares in 2021-22.Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) was launched during 2015-16 by the Central Government with an aim to enhance physical access of water on farm and expand cultivable area under assured irrigation, improve on-farm water use efficiency, introduce sustainable water conservation practices, with the components: Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP), Command Area Development & Water Management (CADWM), Surface Minor Irrigation (SMI)/Repair, Renovation & Restoration (RRR) of Water Bodies and Ground Water Irrigation in this Department.

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Center approves Mega food park for Manipur 

By James Khangenbam Imphal 16 March 2023

Ministry of Food Processing industries

Ministry of Food Processing industries (MoFPI) has approved establishment of one Mega Food Park, one Integrated Cold Chains and two food processing units in Manipur with assistance under corresponding component schemes of Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY), according to a written reply given by union minister of state for food processing industries, Prahlad Singh Patel in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

Center approves Mega food park for Manipur 

MoFPI provides grants in the form of capital subsidy to eligible project proposals, selected on the basis of Expression of Interest issued from time to time, under its component schemes of PMKSY for setting up of food processing/preservation industries including Agro Processing clusters (Mini Food Parks) and Food Processing Units.

So far, the ministry has provided assistance of Rs 106.34 crore in 2019-20, Rs 61.22 crore in 2020-21, Rs 51.52 crore in 2021-22, and Rs 15.20 crore in 2022-23 for Mega Food Parks. Creation of Infrastructure Development for Agro Processing Cluster (APC), the ministry has provided assistance of Rs 43.53 crore in 2019-20, Rs 48.68 crore in 2020-21, Rs 49.08 crore in 2021-22, and Rs 36.59 crore in 2022-23 .At the same time, assistance of Rs 169.98 crore has been provided in 2019-20, Rs 200.84 crore in 2020-21, Rs 236.58 crore in 2021-22, and Rs 103.35 crore in 2022-23 for Creation/Expansion of Food Processing & Preservation Capacities (CEFPPC) .Figure of financial assistance provided so far for financial year 2022-23 is up to February 28, 2023 .

Processing industries sector

Mention may be made that food processing industries sector is fast developing in Manipur. Since 1991, the Department of Commerce & Industries, Manipur became the State Nodal Agency of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Govt. of India, a number of Projects, Schemes were taken up with the assistance of the Ministry. Favoured by agro-climatic conditions, Manipur produces variety of fruits, vegetables, cereals, pulses, spices, etc. suitable for processing and potential for export.

Schemes like Technology Mission

Schemes like Technology Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture with the objective of improving production and productivity of horticultural crops by harnessing the potential of the region makes this field a viable option for commercialization as well as marketing.

Given the agro-climatic conditions, the State has rich agriculture resources. As per the Techno-feasibility Report conducted under the aegis of the National Horticultural Board and NABARD in collaboration with the Department of Horticulture and Soil Conservation, Manipur, the potential area identified for horticultural crops is 2,77,064 Ha. Out of this, about 62,200 hectares is covered under horticulture crops and an area of 2,14,864 hectares still remains uncovered; giving ample opportunity for expansion.

Common horticulture crops grown in the State are Kharif vegetables (French bean, Cucurbits, Tomatoes, Brinjal, Bhindi, Colocecia, Alocacia), Rabi vegetables (Cabbage, Cauliflower, Potato, Pea, Broad bean, Radish, Carrot, Broccoli, lettuce, Capsicum), Spices (Onion, Garlic, Chilli, Ginger, Turmeric, Hatkora) Fruits and Plantation Crops (Litchi, Cashew nuts, Wall nuts, Orange, Lemon, Banana, Pineapple, Passion fruit, Peach, Pear, Plum).

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Railways acts as engine of development in northeast India

The Indian government in the last eight years have done stellar work to ensure footprint of railways expand through the northeastern region of the country.

India’s Development of North Eastern Region G Kishan Reddy wrote in an authored article in Arunachal Times that rapid strides in surface transportation are keys to accelerated development of any region, and the Indian Railways is playing a pivotal role in the Northeast. Overcoming decades of neglect and underdevelopment, the government has given an unprecedented impetus to connectivity in the region. Spearheading the efforts, the Indian Railways, in the last nine years has spent over Rs 50,000 crore in the region on building new
railway lines, bridges, tunnels, etc, and has sanctioned new projects close to Rs 80,000 crore.

This focus on capital expenditure has ensured that the capital connectivity project that aims to connect all the Northeast state capitals is a reality now. As part of this, India is building the Jiribam-Imphal rail line, which has the world’s tallest pier bridge at a height of 141 metres. To ensure timely completion of these projects, the government of India has provided its complete support and resources. In comparison to the expenditure of Rs 2,122 crore per year between
2009 and 2014, there has been a 370 percent increase in average annual budget allocation, which now stands at Rs 9,970 crore for the financial year 2022-23.

In 1882, the first locomotive of the Dibru-Sadiya railway connected the distant tea gardens with the Brahmaputra, so that the commodity could eventually reach Kolkata. Over the decades since then, the railways has helped reduce travel time from Dibrugarh to Kolkata from 15 days to 24 hours.

Railways acts as engine of development in northeast India

Railways acts as engine of development in northeast India

The topography of the Northeast has always provided the toughest challenge in the region for any infrastructure development. However, a mix of strong political will and the use of state-of-the-art technologies have ensured that even the farthest corners of the region are being covered. As many as 121 new tunnels are currently being constructed, and this includes the 10.28 kms long Tunnel Number 12, which is the second longest tunnel in the country.

In an effort to promote local businesses and economy, the Northeast Frontier Railway operated the first parcel cargo express train between Assam and Goa in 2022 Rani Gaidinliu is a much-revered spiritual leader of Nagaland and Manipur. It was a fitting tribute that the first ever freight train chugged into the Rani Gaidinliu Railway Station in Tamenglong district of Manipur.

Those who have visited the Northeast would vouch for the tremendous tourism potential that the region possesses. Across the Northeast, the captivating scenery, the wildlife and the intangible heritage in the form of its culture and festivals has been a big draw. In an attempt to allow tourists to savour Northeast India’s breathtaking natural beauty, the Northeast Frontier Railways has introduced several state-of-the art Vistadome coaches. This is expected to increase tourist footfalls, which will further increase employment opportunities, especially for women and disadvantaged communities such as tribals.

Traditionally, the majestic Himalayas and the mighty Brahmaputra have influenced the life of nearly every citizen in the Northeast. Now railways has joined that list as it spreads its operations to different corners of the region. Growth and development in the region will contribute towards the goal of India becoming a US $5 trillion economy.

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1st Business Summit commences in Thoubal district

By James Khangenbam Imphal Updated Feb27 2023

With the objective to promote entrepreneurs and business owners in Thoubal district, the first Business Summit of Thoubal District Chamber of Commerce & Industries (TDCCI) was held at the Multipurpose Indoor Stadium, Thoubal Kshetri Leikai on Sunday.

The first technical session of the summit was conducted on the topic of “Legality & Compliance of Business”. It was moderated jointly by Kh Krishnan Singh and H Pradeepkumar Singh, with Y Indrakumar Singh, S Joykumar Singh, Ch Sanjoy Singh and UNACCO CMD N Irabanta Singh attending as panellists.

The second session was held on the topic of “Funding of Business”, and it was moderated jointly by Anil Haorokcham and M Sani with Priyobrata Gurumayum, L Premchand Singh and Ch Premkumar Singh attending as panellists followed by the 3rd session on the topic “Successful entrepreneurs of Manipur” moderated by Dr S Keshorjit Singh with Dr Th Dhabali Singh and Dr Kh Palin Singh as the panellists. Later, loan sanction orders from different banks were distributed to the eligible entrepreneurs.

The inaugural function of the Business Summit was attended by Thoubal deputy commissioner and TDCCI chief patron A Subhash Singh as chief guest and TDCCI president Dr N Sharatchan-dra Singh as president, while SP H Jogeschandra Singh, Manipur Chamber of Commerce president Dr Th Dhabali Singh, AMEA president S Rishikumar Singh, BEG president Wangkheimayum Vikram and MMRC Unity Park founder chairman Kh Menjor Mangang were present as guests of honour.

Speaking on the occasion, Subhash, Deputy Commissioner Thoubal exuded confidence that Thoubal district could become an emerging business hub with a number of development projects coming up in the district.

In addition, to the Trans Asian Highway, the restoration of Waithou Pat and Usoipokpi could further lead to development of a tourist spot, he stated, while adding the entrepreneurs could avail this opportunity, especially in the light of the plans being put in place for setting up an industrial estate in the district.

He then urged TDCCI to continue supporting the entrepreneurs, while assuring that the district administration will extend all possible help to deliver the benefits of government schemes to the deserving young entrepreneurs. He also stated that District Administration will provide all possible assistance to young entrepreneurs of the district, the DC urged TDDCI to continue its good work to promote entrepreneurs and help improve the economy of the State.

Mention may also be made that Thoubal district falls under the trans Asian highway and there are couple of market along the highway which indicates a potential for swift growth of economic activity once the proposed Indian railway project till the border town Moreh near Myanmar gets completed. The roadway in the district including the inter village road are well constructed and the transnational highway has recently been talk of the town for its excellence. With good infrastructure and the initiation of business summit TDCCI has added muscle which signals a sign of progress in the District and consequently the State. 

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Three day International Bioresource Conclave held in Imphal

By James Khangenbam Imphal Updated Feb27 2023

Bioresource

The three-day International Bioresource Conclave along with the 22nd Congress of the International Society for Ethnopharmacology and the 10th Congress of Society for Ethnopharmacology (ISE SFEC-2023) was held at the City Convention centre, Imphal. “Reimagine Ethnopharmacology: Globalization of Traditional Medicine” is the theme of the conclave. The International Bioresource Conclave and Ethnopharmacology Congress is being organised by Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development, Imphal in collaboration with Society for Ethnopharmacology, India and International Society for Ethnopharmacology, Switzerland. It is the first time at Imphal and also in the Northeastern region to showcase different initiatives for promotion of bioresources and local traditional medicines.

There are 700 delegates representing 35 countries and all the states of India. 105 scientific lectures by eminent scientists are part of the conclave. 300 oral and poster presentations by young researchers highlighting different aspects on development of bioresources, ethnopharmacology and drug development also mark the conclave. The conference mainly focuses on globalisation of traditional medicines.

International Bioresource Conclave held in Imphal

ISE president, Switzerland, Gunter Vollmer said that the conference is a gala event of the 22nd Congress of the International Society for Ethnopharmacology and the 10th Congress of Society for Ethnopharmacology. He mentioned that the society not only organizes regular meetings and promotes research and publication but also offers multiple ways to exchange information between scientists and anyone else interested in such topics.

Several special panel discussion sessions including “Publication ethics”, “Traditional Healers Conclave”, “Reimagine Ethnopharmacology”, “Herbs in One Health”, “i-Connect program: Business meet” are organized for the promotion and development of Bioresources and Ethnopharmacology.

The conclave provides an environment for knowledge sharing among researchers, policymakers, industry persons, healthcare practitioners, and decision-makers interested in the promotion of bioresources. Dr G Narahari Sastry, Director, CSIR- North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat highlighted the theme “Reimagine Ethnopharmacology: Globalization of Traditional Medicine” which is very relevant to the ethnic diversity of NER.

In the conclave, many experts including Professor Marco Leonti, secretary, ISE; Indraneel Das, vice president, SFE; CK Katiyar, vice president, SFE and Subhash C Mandal, secretary of SFE were present. During the conclave, professor Sudhir K Sopory, SERB ‘Distinguished Fellow’, was awarded with “SFE – Lifetime Achievement Award- 2023″ for his contribution in Plant Biology.

During the programme, minister of state, ministry of external affairs and education, government of India, RK Ranjan Singh highlighted the unique bioresources and traditional medicines of Northeast region which need to be explored scientifically. Rajya Sabha MP Leishemba Sanajaoba, appreciated the initiative of IBSD for organising this congress in Imphal to showcase and develop the unique bioresources of Manipur in particular and the whole NER at large.

In the conclave, many experts including Professor Marco Leonti, secretary, ISE; Indraneel Das, vice president, SFE; CK Katiyar, vice president, SFE and Subhash C Mandal, secretary of SFE were present. During the conclave, professor Sudhir K Sopory, SERB ‘Distinguished Fellow’, was awarded with “SFE – Lifetime Achievement Award- 2023″ for his contribution in Plant Biology.

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10 Business Thoughts for Business visionaries: How to Develop Your Business in The present Market

By Banti Phurailatpam 24 Feb 2023:

10 Business Thoughts for Business

Beginning a business can be an interesting and compensating experience, yet it can likewise be testing. The following are ten business thoughts to assist you with beginning:

  • Online business: With the ascent of web based shopping, web based business has turned into a famous business thought. You can begin a web-based store selling items in a specialty you are energetic about, or sell items for others through outsourcing.
  • Online Entertainment The executives: Numerous organizations battle to stay aware of their virtual entertainment accounts. Offer your administrations to deal with their records, make content, and timetable posts.
  • Content Creation: With the rising significance of computerized showcasing, organizations are consistently needing great substance. You can begin a business making blog entries, recordings, illustrations, and different kinds of content for organizations.
  • Web Improvement: On the off chance that you have specialized abilities, think about beginning a web improvement business. You can construct custom sites for clients or proposition site support administrations.
  • Counseling: On the off chance that you have skill in a specific industry or area of business, you can begin a counseling business. Offer your administrations to assist organizations with working on their activities and arrive at their objectives.
  • Occasion Arranging: On the off chance that you have an energy for coordinating occasions, consider beginning an occasion arranging business. You can design all that from little gatherings to huge corporate occasions.
  • Menial helper: With the ascent of remote work, menial helper administrations are popular. Offer your authoritative and hierarchical abilities to assist organizations and business visionaries with remaining coordinated.
  • Training or Tutoring: On the off chance that you have insight and information in a specific field, you can offer your administrations as a mentor or coach. Assist people or organizations with arriving at their objectives and conquer difficulties.
  • Visual computerization: On the off chance that you have an ability for configuration, think about beginning a visual communication business. You can make logos, sites, promoting materials, and something else for clients.
  • Outsourcing: Outsourcing is a plan of action where you sell items without holding any stock. You can begin an outsourcing business by tracking down providers, setting up a web-based store, and advancing your items.

Regardless of which business thought you pick, there are a few stages you can take to build your risks of progress. To start with, investigate as needs be and ensure there is a business opportunity for your thought. Converse with expected clients and get their input on your item or administration.

Then, make a strong field-tested strategy. This will assist you with characterizing your objectives, target market, and procedures for development. Try to incorporate a monetary arrangement, including projections for income and costs.

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Manipur govt launches online portal for registration of cooperative societies

By James Khangenbam Imphal Updated Feb21 2023

Cooperation Minister Nemcha Kipgen urged the farmers in the fishery sector to execute their work sincerely and with sheer dedication while assuring that all necessary funds will be provided for the development of this sector. 

Manipur govt launches online portal for registration

The Minister made the above appeal while speaking at the launching programme of “Online Portal for Registration” of Cooperative Societies and inauguration of a training program for farmers held today at Cooperative Complex, Lamphelpat.

While stating that the cooperative sector is one of the effective tools to develop the State, she reiterated the role of cooperative movement in the socio-economic development of the State. She appealed to all to make Manipur, a model cooperative State in India and beyond. She stated that the newly launched portal for registration of cooperative societies will ease the process involved in the registration.

People can register at their own convenience through the newly launched portal, she added. The Minister further informed that through the portal, one can check the status of their registration. As per Manipur Public Services Delivery Guarantee Act, 2021, registration must be completed within 30 Days, she said.

The Minister called upon all to utilize the portal with the sole objective to develop the socio-economic condition of the people. It may be mentioned that the newly launched online portal for cooperative registration is taken up under the initiative of “Business Reforms Action Plan” (BRAP).

Manipur govt launches online portal for registration of cooperative societies

 This initiative will ease G2C (Government to Citizen) services and C2G (Citizen to Government) services for Ease of Doing Business (EODB). Maintaining that the fishery sector plays an important role in utilizing the State’s available resources for economic growth, the Minister informed that the State Cooperation Department has approached the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) for financial assistance under fishery projects to improve the condition of fishery cooperative societies in Manipur. 

The fishery projects will comprise of loans and subsidies i.e.70 percent loan and 25 percent subsidy, she informed. Additional Chief Secretary (Cooperation) P.Vaiphei, IAS, Special Secretary (Cooperation) Mannuamching and Registrar, Cooperative Societies, Manipur, Arambam Valentina, IAS also graced the occasion as presidium members.

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Shija Hospital emergency department quality parameters among the best in the country. 

Shija Hospital emergency department quality

By James Khangenbam Imphal Updated Feb 20 2023

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) conferred Award of Recognition to Shija Hospitals & Research Institute (SHRI), in appreciation of its valuable participation in Health QUEST (Health Quality Upgradation Enabled by Space Technology in Emergency Department) at the ISRO headquarters Bangalore, on February 16 .Additionally, ISRO stated that the study results confirmed Shija has adopted Health Quest recommendations and its emergency department quality parameters are among the best in the country. 

Dr Palin Khundongbam (CMD, SHRI), Dr Kan-gujam Baby Chanu (Resident Medical Officer, SHRI) and Raj Kumar Suraj (Assistant Manager-Operations) received the award on behalf of SHRI. Also, Dr Kangujam Baby Chanu received the certificate of recognition as site champion of the project, said a statement released by the hospital today. The study, spanning over a period of two years, was jointly carried out by ISRO, Association of Health Care Providers India (AHPI) and the Society for Emergency Medicine in India (SEMI) in ten institutions across the country.

The Health QUEST study was officially launched in August 2021 by ISRO involving 20 private hospitals across India. However, only 10 hospitals completed the post-intervention phase. In this study, nine parameters were assessed: entry to the emergency room/arrival at the emergency room, triage, pain assessment, stroke protocol, acute coronary event protocol, treating doctor, pain re-assessment, reviewing investigations, and discharge or disposal. The objective of the study was to strive towards reducing human errors and achieving zero defects and quality service in the emergency and intensive care units of hospitals. The study aims to upgrade the healthcare standards of the country in line with the ISRO quality standards and best practices.

The procedures and practices of the quality assurance mechanism in vogue at ISRO were shared with the study team for setting the parameters to establish health care quality standards. Analysis of the collected data has been completed and interpretation of the research findings and drafting of the contents of the paper is underway, and it would be submitted for publication in one of the leading medical journals of the world. A protocol may be developed from the results of the study in the future. The management at Shija is grateful to ISRO for this award and opportunity, said the hospital.

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G20 meeting in Imphal 

By James Khangenbam Imphal Updated Feb 20 2023

The first meet of four B20 sessions, an official G20 dialogue forum for the global business community, scheduled in North East India, was held in Imphal at City Convention Centre, Imphal East Manipur on February 17.

G20 meeting in Imphal pic source social media 

The session held as a part of the G20 summit that has to be organised in various parts of India under the theme “One Earth. One Family. One Nation” was witnessed by delegates from 23 nations.  The meet was named a conference on Opportunities for Multilateral Business Partnerships in ICT, Tourism, Healthcare and Handloom and was jointly organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Manipur government.

Addressing the function chief minister of Manipur, N Biren Singh expressed his confidence that the B20 session would enable the state in exploring investors and partnership opportunities as it provides the platform to showcase the potential and strength of the state to visiting nations.

He informed that Manipur with a population of around 2.72 million and an area of over 22,300 sq. km. is the gateway of India to South East Asian countries. The state has the perfect setting for implementing India’s Act East Policy and the State is the bridge between South East Asia and India.
 Considering road and connectivity are the key to development, the state government give top priority to improving the road infrastructure. As such road construction is being taken up in several parts of the state not only on national and Asian highways. once the stretch of the Asian Highway within Myanmar gets completed, road travel from Manipur to Bangkok will be possible within 16-18 hours, he added.

 He also said that state government has taken up the step to start international flights from Imphal to Mandalay in Myanmar and Bangkok in Thailand. Imphal International Airport would soon have a new integrated terminal and an air cargo terminal. Train services would also reach Imphal City by next year. Feasibility survey of reaching rail line to Moreh connecting Myanmar.
 
With the vision to promote business and investors, he said that various laws, policies were enacted. The new Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy of Manipur has been adopted, Manipur Industrial Single Window Clearance Act, 2021 was enacted, Manipur Integrated Logistics Policy 2022 was notified, set up land bank policy to provide adequate land for development. 

The inaugural session was followed by a plenary session, where topics including Investment Opportunities & Support Ecosystem for doing Business in Manipur, Opportunities in Core Sector, Healthcare & Medical Tourism, Tourism & Hospitality, ICT, Handlooms & Textiles would be deliberated. Representatives of G20 and other countries also addressed the plenary session.
 
The Inaugural Session of the Conference was also attended by Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Dr R.K. Ranjan Singh; Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Som Parkash; Chief Secretary, Manipur Dr Rajesh Kumar, Joint Secretary (Summits) G20 Secretariat, Government of India, L. Ramesh Babu; Commissioner, Textiles & Commerce, Industries, Government of Manipur, Pradeep K Jha and Member, Confederation of Indian Industry Gopi K More. Ministers, MLAs and high-ranking government officials. It is worth mentioning that representing nations of the B20 are Australia, Argentina, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Chad, Canada, China, France, Greece, Iceland, Japan, Nepal, Russia, Seychelles, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Tunisia, Uganda, the United States and the United Kingdom.

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B20 meeting in Manipur gaining positive outcome 

By James Khangenbam Imphal Updated Feb 19 2023

An American company has shared its willingness to invest USD 500 million in improving the tourism sector. And delegates from Argentina have shown interested in developing the game of football in Manipur, said Chief Minister N Biren Singh. He said this to the media on the sideline of a sightseeing tour organised for the B-20 delegates at the Marjing Polo Complex at Heingang today

B20 meeting in Manipur pic source social media 

Notably, the Business 20 (B20) is the official G20 dialogue forum with the global business community. Delegates including diplomats, overseas industry (business) representatives from more than 20 countries are in Manipur for the B-20 conference. Notably, the first of the four B-20 sessions scheduled to be held in the North-East region was held in Imphal yesterday. At Heingang, the delegates saw the Marjing Polo Complex, which houses the world’s tallest polo statue and on the polo ground at the foothill of the Heingang hillock, they saw demonstration of traditional Arambai throwing and modern polo game. Chief Minister N Biren Singh said, the B-20 session is being participated by 23 Nations represented by 26 overseas business delegates, 24 diplomats. This is the first time Manipur has hosted such a summit and it is historic, he said.

pic source social media 

If it weren’t for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India would not have got the presidency of the G-20, he added. He said, during the B2B session held at the City Convention Centre yesterday, a US company shared its willingness to invest around 500 million USD in the State’s tourism sector. Also, delegates from Argentina and Peru urged Manipur to send nurses to their countries. Moreover Argentina the team representing have shown interest in assisting and improving the game of football in Manipur, he added. From Heingang, the delegates then headed to Bishnupur district and visited the Indian National Army Memorial Complex at Moirang before heading to Sendra. Notably, the INA Memorial Complex is the place where the tricolor was first hoisted by the National Army during World War-II and it pays tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. At Sendra, the delegates enjoyed motor-boat rides in the Loktak Lake, which is the largest freshwater lake in the North-East

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