Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 28:
The "1st Raphei Marketing Day" function was held at JCP (Jessami, Chingai, Poi) junction of Ngahui village in Ukhrul district on November 27 under the aegis of Raphei Katamnao Long (RKL).
The function was attended by the Chairman of Manipur Khadi & Village Industries Board MLA A Aza as the Chief Guest and presided by Ramthar Kasar, CEO, Ukhrul District Autonomous Council.
Also present on the occasion were R Mingthing, ex-MLA, TKS president Phaorei Lunghar and executives of RKL.
Many participants from about 30 villages attended the function by selling vegetables, fresh fishes and many other rare products.
The function is the first ever initiative taken by the people of the region towards enhancing their economy and developing better relationships.
The chief guest in his address to the gathering encouraged the people for productive utilisation of the marketing complex currently under construction.
All the village headmen and elders present on the occasion were presented shawls by the chief guest as a token of respect.
The Minister along with other drgnitaries also visited the CIC Chingai block located at Longpi village on their way back to Imphal the same day.