Passion and perseverance keys to success: Dr Sapam Ranjan Singh
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Imphal, January 16 2023: Passion and perseverance are keys to success, said Health & IPR Minister Dr Sapam Ranjan Singh encouraging entrepreneurs on National Startup Day today.

The National Startup Day was observed at the Sangai Hall of Imphal Hotel, today.

Speaking as chief guest of the observance, organised by the Planning Department, S Ranjan said entrepreneurs should have passion for what they do.

To become a successful entrepreneur, one needs to be determined and passionate about one's endeavour, he said.

S Ranjan maintained that a clear concept, right approach, target, marketing strategies and determination etc are needed to become a successful entrepreneur.

They should take positive criticisms and learn from their mistakes.

Without the contributions of the young entrepreneurs, it will be hard to bring economic changes in the country, he said, mentioning the roles and responsibilities of entrepreneurs for the welfare of the society.

"We need to encourage our entrepreneurs so that their numbers will grow," he said.

Speaking as president of the observance, Education Minister Th Basanta Kumar Singh said that the Start Up scheme was launched in the State with the objective to provide employment opportunities to skilled and unskilled youths.

"The advancement in Information Technology has made it easier to expand businesses.

We need vision.

We should have at least an entrepreneur in every household in the State," he added.

Th Basanta Kumar also informed that 'Gifted Child Scheme' will be implemented in the State and this will be the first of its kind in the country.

Under this scheme, 100 talented children will be selected and trained in separate hostels.

Manipur has been transformed tremendously during the last five years.

"We also have plenty of God-gifted talents," he said.

Additional Chief Secretary V Vumlunmang, Director Planning Kulkarani, officials of Planning Department, entrepreneurs from different parts of the State attended the occasion.

Checks were also distributed to the selected entrepreneurs as subsidies as a part of the celebration.

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