Thongam Biswajit underscores role of entrepreneurs in tackling unemployment problem
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 30 2022:
Lauding those who are not only selfemployed but generate employment for others, Agriculture Minister Thongam Biswajit has urged people to promote and support them for collective development.
He was speaking at the grand opening of a brand new Super 99 unit at North AOC, Imphal.
It may be noted that Super 99 is a well-known Indian retail shopping brand.
Speaking by the sideline of the event, Thongam Biswajit stated that budding entrepreneurs not only generate employment thereby tackling the monumental problem of unemployment faced by the people by opening new business avenues, but they also contribute in improving the economy of the State.
The Minister then praised the products available at the Super 99 store as being both durable and cheap and opined that people ought to support such new entrepreneurs.
Thangjam Arunkumar, MLA of Wangkhei Constituency also spoke on the occasion and stated that in the past North AOC used to be a garbage disposal site.
However, with the support of the people, the area has now been transformed into a business hub, he maintained.
He expressed joy upon witnessing such a progressive transformation of the region as a representative of the area.
Further, he commended the band of entrepreneurs who successfully set up the unit of Super 99 store in the State today.
The MLA opined that providing Government jobs to everyone is a complicated task and as such, he highlighted the importance of improving the private sector and keeping a keen eye on entrepreneurs to fill this gap.
Sh Tomba, proprietor, Shamurai Enterprises was also present at the event.