The inaugural function of Vanijya Utsav – Exporter Conclave for promotion of export oriented businesses in Manipur was held at Hotel Classic Grande, Chingmeirong today with Chief Minister Shri N. Biren Singh gracing the function as Chief Guest. The function was organised by Department of Textiles, Commerce & Industry, Government of Manipur in association with Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Department of Commerce, Government of India and Federation of Indian Export Organisation.
The Chief Minster expressed his pleasure to be part of “Vanijya Utsav”, celebrated as part of “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav” for promotion of exports from India and its potential. He stated that “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav” is celebrated commemorating 75 years of progressive India and the contributions of the people of India who have been instrumental in the journey. We are also reminded of the power and potential of the people to enable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of activating India 2.0, fuelled by the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat. The 2 day event being organised will be immensely beneficial to the entrepreneurs and businesses in the State and in promoting local products for exports.
The Chief Minster further stated that the state being the land gateway to ASEAN nations has tremendous potential for development and growth. Accordingly, development of connectivity infrastructure in the State has been a priority of this government. Rail connectivity of Imphal with Jiribam and other projects like the Trilateral Highway from Thailand to Moreh and Kaladan Multi Modal Transit Transport Project have immense potential to boost exports once completed.
In the past 4 and half years, other related infrastructure projects were inaugurated and taken up including Integrated Check Post at Moreh and the Land Customs Station, Moreh located within the ICP are functional. Repairing and renovation of the Trade Centre at Moreh was taken up to provide state of art facilities for conducting G2B and B2B conferences to promote exports. Manipur Trade and Expo Centre at Lamboikhongnangkhong was established with Central Government assistance and Mega Food Park with associated cold storages and warehouses in 8 districts, along with the proposed CSIR-CFTRI Resource Centre at Imphal, to give an impetus to the food processing sector in the State, he added.