Governor stresses need to uplift BPL people
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 02 2024:
Governor Anusuiya Uikey has emphasized the urgent need to uplift people living below the poverty line, develop world-class infrastructure, improve communication and healthcare facilities and promote skill-based vocational studies to drive the Nation forward.
The Governor was speaking at the 8th annual North East India Commerce and Management Association (NEICMA) conference and a two-day international seminar on 'INDIA towards a $7 trillion economy by 2030' .
The conference cum seminar was organized by the Department of Commerce, Manipur University.
The Governor congratulated the organizers for hosting such a conference and international symposium during a period when the State has been facing economic challenges due to the ethnic violence that erupted in May last year.
She expressed hope that the conference would generate innovative ideas to boost the State's economy.
The Governor commended NEICMA for its commendable efforts in fostering strong relationships among commerce and management professionals in colleges, universities, and educational institutions through seminars, conferences, and workshops.
She said that it is impossible to isolate one country from the world's economy.
She stressed that trade relations are governed not only by the forces of demand and supply but also by a comprehensive set of bilateral and multilateral rules.
Anusuiya Uikey acknowledged the participation of experts and scholars from various countries including Japan, Nepal and different States of India particularly the North East States.
She said that their contributions would significantly influence the discussions and deliberations during the conference.
Prof N Lokendra Singh, Vice-Chancellor, Manipur University; Prof Alok Kumar Chakrawal, Vice-Chancellor, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya; Prof Th Purnima Devi, Dean, School of Social Science, Manipur University; Prof Asamizu Munehiko, Yamaguchi University, Yoshida Japan; Prof Radhe Shyam Pradhan, Academic Director, Uniglobe College, Nepal and Prof Amrit Pal Singh, president, NEICMA attended the opening session.