CM stresses on job creation, self employment
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Imphal, May 31 2018: Chief Minister N Biren Singh has stressed on the importance of job creation and self employment for making Manipur a self reliant State.

Speaking at the foundation stone laying function of Essential Oil Distillation Plant cum Distribution of High Yielding Medicinal and Aromatic Plants and Health Camp at CSIR: North East Institute of Science and Technology (NEIST), Branch Laboratory complex, Lamphelpat today, the Chief Minister said that Manipur is blessed with rich and diverse natural resources and many of the floras and faunas found in the State often have numerous medicinal values.

As such, the people of Manipur need to explore ways to generate self employment so as to boost the State's economy and make the State self reliant, he added.

Manipur is gifted with good rainfall, so lemongrass plantation can be easily adopted as an alternative means of livelihood by poppy growers, the Chief Minister said while adding that the State Government has already started taking up necessary steps to encourage the villagers of hill districts to plant lemon grass.

Stating that the new State Government is putting in efforts to change the tradition of importing everything from other States and seeking help from the Centre for every single matter, N Biren said that the State Government has sanctioned Rs 1.5 crore to set up a fish feed production plant.

Likewise, a chicken feed production unit would come into being in the State soon, he added.

Although, the State has vast water bodies, around Rs 400 crore is being spent every year by the State in importing fish from other States, he said.

Urging the public to use social networking sites in a socially responsible manner, the Chief Minister opined that reckless criticism would not bring any solution.

He observed that issues must be resolved through policy execution.

Stating that the new State Government is committed to protect the indigenous people of the State, N Biren said that strict enforcement of the Manipur Conservation of Paddyland and Wetland Act, 2014, is a clear testimony of the new Government's commitment towards safeguarding the indigenous population.

Stating that the Government would never go against the will of the people, the Chief Minister said that the State Government had already opposed the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill.

Regarding territorial integrity issue, Biren said that he immediately conveyed the State Government's and people's stand to Naga peace talks interlocutor RN Ravi soon after his statement regarding possible outcome of the ongoing peace parleys was published on a National daily.

Regarding National Sports University (NSU), the CM said that he had received a WhatsApp message from Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, stating that the head quarters of the National Sports University with all Departments, facilities and faculties will be in Manipur, and all degrees will be issued front Manipur.

Narendra Modi is one of the most honest and dedicated leaders of the country, so he would never betray the people of the State on the matter, the Chief Minister claimed.

Speaking at the occasion, CAF & PD Minister Karam Shyam said that earning livelihood through self employment is the best way to live life with dignity and respect.

Director of CSIR-NEIST, Jorhat, Dr Pinaki Sengupta, Director of AYUSH, Dr A Guneshwor and Principal Scientist and Head of CSIR-NEIST Branch Laboratory, Lamphelpat, Dr H Birkumar Singh also attended the function as dignitaries.

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