Union Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday said that he is confident that his ministry would serve as a proactive facilitator in unlocking new opportunities and accelerating Manipur’s growth and development.
Scindia, who arrived in Imphal on Thursday on a day’s visit and held a series of meetings with Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and other senior officials and reviewed the implementation of the ongoing schemes and projects of the DoNER Ministry in Manipur.
Later, the DoNER minister in a series of posts on his X handle, said: “Assessed ongoing development schemes under the Ministry of DoNER and explored ways to further harness Manipur’s unique strengths in tourism, sports, handloom, and infrastructure development. Also reviewed the state’s comparative and competitive advantages to identify areas where Manipur can lead with innovation.”
He said that he is confident that the Ministry of DoNER would serve as a proactive facilitator in unlocking new opportunities and accelerating the state’s growth and development.
Referring to his meeting with the Governor, the Union Minister said that he held valuable discussions and reaffirmed his resolve to advance Manipur’s development and empower its youth.
Scindia also chaired a High-Level Task Force Meeting on Sports and reviewed key development schemes.
“We remain committed in supporting the state’s journey towards peace, development and youth empowerment,” he said in a separate post on 'X'.
Expressing his joy at the picturesque beauty he witnessed during his flight journey to Manipur's capital, Imphal.
“When your flight takes the scenic route and surprises you with views like this… Loktak Lake and the valley of Manipur, what an incredible hidden gem. Grateful to have witnessed this beauty from above !” the Central minister stated in a separate post on the X handle.
The Ministry of DoNER has earlier constituted a High Level Task Force (HLTF) with Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha as its convener, DoNER Minister Scindia, Chief Ministers Conrad K. Sangma (Meghalaya), Neiphiu Rio (Nagaland), and Prem Singh Tamang (Sikkim) as members.
The HLTF on investment promotion in the northeastern region was constituted following the 72nd plenary session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) held in November last year at Agartala, Tripura.
The Task Force has been constituted by the Ministry of DoNER in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who is the chairman of the NEC, chaired the NEC plenary session.
Tripura has begun experimental soilless hydroponic farming: Minister
The Tripura government has experimentally started the hydroponics method of cultivation without any soil, the state’s agriculture minister Ratan Lal Nath said here on Friday.
Assam Rifles seized cannabis worth Rs 30 lakh from Tripura
In a swift and decisive operation against narcotics smuggling, Assam Rifles, in close coordination with representatives of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), successfully seized approximately 195 kg of marijuana from the general area of Taranagar, Agartala during the early hours of 12 June.
High-Level Meeting Held to Curb Illegal Infiltration in Tripura
A high-level administrative meeting was held today at the state secretariat under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary J. K. Sinha, following the directives of Tripura Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha, to review and strengthen measures against illegal infiltration in the state.
Agriculture minister announces development of 3 new paddy varieties in Tripura
The state agriculture and farmers welfare department minister Ratan Lal Nath on Friday announced development of three new paddy varieties in Tripura, which can address the recurring flood-related challenges faced by farmers in the state.
CM Dr Manik Saha inaugurates state-of-the-art Cancer Care Unit in Agartala Private Run Hospital
Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha on Friday inaugurated a state-of-the-art Cancer Care Center at a private run hospital in Agartala. The new center has been established in collaboration with the International Oncology Cancer Institute, aiming to make quality cancer treatment more accessible within the state.
‘I can’t believe I survived’, says lone survivor of Air India crash in emotional meeting with PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, the sole survivor of the devastating Air India plane crash. Ramesh, a British national of Indian origin, is recovering from injuries sustained in the crash and is being treated at a hospital in Ahmedabad.
Ahmedabad crash: Two Manipuri crew members of London-bound Air India flight killed
Two cabin crew members from Manipur - Kongbrailatpam Nganthoi Sharma (20) and Lamnunthem Singson (26) – were killed when the London-bound Air India flight, carrying over 240 passengers, crashed shortly after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport.
Doctor couple’s dreams of new beginning in UK turned to ashes
A doctor couple’s dreams of a new beginning together as a family in UK turned into a nightmare and their last trip together as the ill-fated flight that was to take them to London crashed seconds after take-off on Thursday.