'Industrial growth to be enhanced'
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, May 22 2017:
Opportunty never ends for those who who are not slothful.
To generate income, one must be hard working.
This was stated by Commerce and Industries Minister Th Bishwajit at the inauguration of Banana Fibre Development Centre and 5-day training programme on novel products based on ethnic designs and fabrics of North East India at CSIR-North East Institute of Science and Technology Branch Laboratory, Lamphelpat.
He said there is a need to encourage entrepreneurs to solve unemployment problems in the State and opined the Banana Fibre Development Centre will help farmers to increase the productivity.
He also urged the farmers to cultivate Stevia- a medicinal plant in large scale so as to meet its demand outside the State.
Bishwajit further said, "In order to boost the economy of the State, bamboo chipping mill will be revived in Tamenglong and Jiribam districts.
Though Manipur has abundant resources, people are still not familiar how to explore them and use it properly" .
Revenue Minister Karam Shyam while speaking at the function said the trainings conducted by CSIR will be helpful and will help bring sustainable livelihood.
Director CSIR-NEIST Jorhat, Assam Dr D Ramaiah also highlighted the scientific intervention extended to the people such as development of Agro-Technology in the region.
The programme was also attended by Dr Ramya, Director, CSIR, North East Institute of Science and Technology, Jorhat, Assam.