IMPHAL, Sept 27 MNS NNN: “Manipur could be a famous tourist destination if it can foster more favourable environment for the tourists in the state. Tourists cannot visit the State to experience its scenic beauty and learn our cultures; and entrepreneurs also failed to invest and set up industries in the State due to law and order problems , ” rues Manipur chief minister O. Ibobi Singh who also hold the portfolio of Tourism.
He was speaking as the chief guest at the ” World Tourism Day ” held under the theme, ” Tourism and Sustainable Energy: Powering Sustainable Development ” at Hotel Imphal here today.
The function was also attended by Dr. Rajesh Kumar, IAS, Commissioner (Tourism), Government of Manipur; Francis Ngajokpa, Minister of (RD and PR), Government of Manipur as the president and guest of honour respectively.
Referring to “tourism” as one of the means to improve the livelihood of the people of the State, the Chief Minister stressed on the need to develop tourist spots like Loktak lake and others in the state. The Department of Tourism, Government of Manipur is also making a continuous effort to make “Tourism” a vibrant sector, to generate greater employment and to showcase the state as a prime tourist destination, he added.
The Chief Minister also said that efforts are continuously being made by the government to improve urban infrastructure like roads, sanitation, electricity and air connectivity and added that any problem can be solved through dialogues.
While addressing the gathering, state RD and PR Minister, Francis Ngajokpa said that there is a great scope for tourism in Manipur. He urged everyone concerned for creating peaceful atmosphere to attract tourists in the state. The state government alone cannot assure development of tourism without the support and co-operation of every individual in the society, he pointed out.
Adding the needs to develop the sector, Dr. Rajesh Kumar, IAS, Commissioner of Tourism stated that in order to attract tourists, the state needs proper transport system and well-equipped accommodation.
He further mentioned that the state’s tourism department has already spotted three places in Kewaching, Marjing Polo and Kaina Ching to make it as tourist’s spot.
Prof N. Mohindro Singh and Prof Ch. Ibohal also spoke on the occasion.
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