National seminar on tourism begins
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, August 22 2013:
A two-day national seminar on "Problems and Prospects of Tourism Industry in Manipur" organized by Department of Commerce, Manipur University under the sponsorship of Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi was inaugurated at the Department of Commerce, Manipur University, Canchipur here today.
The inaugural function was attended by Vice-Chancellor of Manipur University Prof H Nandakumar Sarma as Chief Guest and Registrar of Manipur University Prof N Lokendra as President, while Head of Commerce Department, Manipur University Prof GP Prasad attended as Guest of Honour.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof HNK Sarma stressed on infrastructure development for proper growth and development of tourism industry in the State.
The law and order situation must also be improved to boost inflow of tourists to the State, he noted.
Prof N Lokendro maintained that the National Highways connecting the State with other parts of the country must be kept in tip-top condition to facilitate free flow of goods and passengers.
The tourism industry would obviously grow if vital infrastructures are properly maintained in the State, he added.
T Loidang, M Sanjay, L Kirankumar, M Biren and various other faculty members of Manipur University presented papers during the seminar.