Industrial Expo to begin from Apr 4
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 02 2016 :
Preparations have been put in place for a mega event 'Manipur Industrial Expo, 2016' under the theme � Make in Manipur Campaign for Employment Generation which is slated to begin from April 4 .
The event will be organised by Department of Commerce and Industries, Govt of Manipur and will wind up on April 10.The North East-ASEAN Business summit will also be held during the period.
Addressing media persons in the Conference Hall of the Manipur Secretariat, South Block, Chief Secretary O Nabakishore said the event will be held at Expo ground, Lamboi Khongnangkhong and City Convention Centre.
He said that the main objectives of the expo are to showcase the local industrial products to tap investors and learn new things for enhancement of industrial products in the State.
Stating that the expo will be participated by various firms, artisans, investors both from other States and foreign countries, he said the expo will inculcate immense knowledge on production of international standard products, service system and advance technological know-how to the artisans, entrepreneurs, and skill to potential youth of the State, besides getting a platform to sell out their local products.
He also appealed to principals and teachers of the private and Government run schools to bring their students to make them aware of the international and national business and marketing strategies so as to prop up themselves.
Further stating that the conditions of the law and order situation and the power supply system has tremendously improved since some times back, O Nabakishore pointed out that it is high time for the State and the unemployed citizens to focus on industrialisation of private sector and promote self employment rather than just looking for Government service.
Giving more supplement on the event, Govindas Konthoujam, Minister Commerce & Industries, Sericulture, Veterinary and Animal Husbandry said that the State and the department is set to organize the mega event despite financial constraint.
He said that the event will be organized without the State government's fund and with the aid of DONER Ministry and other Central Government agencies.
He said that during the expo, the North East-ASEAN Business Summit will be inaugurated by Union Minister of State for Industry and Commerce, he added.