Source: The Sangai Express / Manipur Info Centre
New Delhi, March 26:
Inner Manipur Parliamentary Constituency MP Dr Thokchom Meinya said, "Manipur has so many typical attractive unexplored items for tourists, which we want to show it to the world".
He was speaking as chief guest in the inaugural function of the three-day Manipur Tourism Meet 2008 last evening at Dilli Haat.
The event was organised under the sponsorship of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.
Referring to the safety of the tourists in Manipur, Dr Meinya stated that Manipuris maintain good hospitality for tourists, there is no report for harming tourists and sportspersons visited to Manipur in the past, he added.
Tourism Joint Secretary (NE), Leena Nandan in her address as guest of honour said that Manipur had been playing a major part in the field of cultural tourism of the country.
Indian Association of Tour Operators executive director Kanjilal Gaur said that the association would extend all possible help to the Government of Manipur in organising package tours to Manipur.
Manipur Bhavan resident commissioner Rakesh in his presidential address highlighted the unique tourist spots of the State having particular flora and fauna.
The objective of the Meet is to project and showcase Manipur as one of the favourite tourist destinations through its cultures.
Tourism Minister of Manipur TN Haokip will be the Chief Guest of the closing function.