State level multi-stakeholder consultation on SDGs held at Saikul
Source: The Sangai Express
Kangpokpi, May 19 2022:
The 2nd State Level Multi-stakeholder consultation on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and SDG Implementation Gap in Manipur was successfully organized at Hoikhonei Conference Hall, Thangkanphai, Saikul in Kangpokpi district today.
The consultation on SDG and SDG Implementation Gap was organized by National Foundation for India with the support of the European Union and it was collectively hosted by InSIDE North-East, IRDSO and NEST.
The event was attended by eminent leaders from different sectors and institutions.
MK Lal, representative of NFI delivered a keynote speech on the overall context of SDG while Bhungba Maibam, MCS, SDO Saikul delivered an overview of the Developmental Challenges in Manipur with reference to Manipur Hills/Kangpokpi district.
Bhaskar Mutum from the State Planning Department, Manipur highlighted Manipur State SDG Vision 2030 and its current status on ground.
The second session was a panel discussion on the theme "Leaving No One Behind: Building pathway for Peace in Northeast India via Engagement of CSO/Youth Leaders".
It was attended by prominent resource persons namely Babloo Loitangbam, Director, Human Rights Alert, Surjit Thokchom, Project Director, Towards an Alternative Vision of Education, SSTS, Rev Prim Vaiphei, President All Manipur Christian Organisation - AMCO, Rev T Karang Maram, Director Peace & Development MBC, Dr Achan Mungleng, researcher, consultant & trainer.