“PROSPECTS AND PROBLEMS OF LOOK EAST POLICY IN MANIPUR” – KanglaOnline

“PROSPECTS AND PROBLEMS OF LOOK EAST POLICY IN MANIPUR”KanglaOnlineManipur is the gateway to Southeast Asia under the flagship program of India's “Look East Policy (LEP)”, which is a synonym of “Nongpok Thong Hangba” in Manipuri, has ma…

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“PROSPECTS AND PROBLEMS OF LOOK EAST POLICY IN MANIPUR”

By Khwairakpam Gajananda Manipur is the gateway to Southeast Asia under the flagship program of India’s “Look East Policy (LEP)”, which is a synonym of “Nongpok Thong Hangba” in Manipuri, has many challenges to meet in the near future. A systematic analysis of … Continue reading

By Khwairakpam Gajananda

Manipur is the gateway to Southeast Asia under the flagship program of India’s “Look East Policy (LEP)”, which is a synonym of “Nongpok Thong Hangba” in Manipuri, has many challenges to meet in the near future. A systematic analysis of the present scenarios of Manipur may deter investor/s from investing in the State. However, entrepreneurial tendency of the young people of Manipur had immensely contributed, despite all the hurdles they faced towards their goals. Recently, the Government of Manipur (GoM) adopted the principle of Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) model, which is a boon to the State and in-terms of its success. Sticking to this model, the GoM started encouraging the youths for smooth operations of the LEP, within and outside Manipur. We understand that the opportunities from LEP are immense and the impacts on the socio-economy of the State in the long run will be positive. The positivity of LEP on Manipur’s economy will out weight the negative impacts, if certain policies or programs are taken up by the GoM.

Manipur is an agrarian based economy; therefore, the emphases are mainly on agriculturally driven industries. The examples of Japan, Singapore and Thailand will not be appropriate in case of Manipur, because those countries are either island nations or surrounded by seas. Manipur is a landlocked State; therefore, it will be relevant to take examples of Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Switzerland, etc. One best example can be Sikkim for becoming the first Indian state to frame an ecotourism policy with the help of Japanese and American experts. The global travel guide Lonely Planet named Sikkim as the “best region to visit in 2014”. The article aimed to provide some insights to the entrepreneurs, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), government agencies and individuals, while attempting to make LEP successful in Manipur.

 

Prospects:

Presently, various agro-industrials based projects and industries are taken up by different private and public organizations in Manipur. It will not be pertinent to stress further on the existing projects and programs; however, supplementary programs within the sectors are recommended in this article. The following prospects are some of the thrust areas, which are easily achievable in Manipur.

  1. Ecotourism, Floriculture and Agro-forestry based Tourism

Ecotourism, floriculture and agro-forestry based tourism are some of the promising industries, which are in nascent status in Manipur. Orchids and other flowers’ cultivations in Manipur are believed to generate uninterrupted incomes not only from the cut flowers and its products but also from tourism and its allied businesses. Climate of Manipur is suitable for around the year agro-forestry farming. Sandalwood plantations in Manipur along with mangoes are promising. Combinations of sericulture, apiculture, pisciculture, and poultry along with horticultural practices in many countries across the world are found to be fruitful. Many entrepreneurs of Manipur have also started developing similar types of projects; however, due to lack of funds, many of them abandoned their efforts. In this scenario, the GoM is expected to support the individuals for developing various types of environmentally friendly industries and projects in the State.

  1. Bamboos and Allied Products

Bamboos are the natural tropical plants found abundantly in Manipur, particularly Churachandpur district. One interesting new product that can be developed from bamboo in Manipur is the “low cost sanitary napkins and baby diapers”, using bamboo and kabokang (Eichhornia crassipes) pulps. As of now, the prices of sanitary napkins or baby diapers cost more than Rs. 10 in the market. However, the new bamboo and kabokang based products will cost no more than Rs. 5 in the retail market. As the raw materials are found plentiful in Manipur, the prices of the products can be further reduced. Sanitary napkins and baby diapers are some of the essential items required by the family to keep good hygiene. The Department of Commerce and Industries, Govt. of Manipur (DCI-Manipur) gave emphasis on bamboo processing industries.

  1. Fisheries

Manipur is blessed with abundant water resources, be it lakes, rivers, ponds or streams. The State experienced about eight (8) months of rainfalls in a year. The State has more than 220 species of freshwater fishes. Some of the indigenous fish varieties such as Ngaton and Pengba are sold at higher prices i.e. more than Rs 500 per kilogram. Consumption of fishes in Manipur is very high, which amount to about 65,000 metric tonnes annually. The total production of fishes in the State comes to around 25,000 metric tonnes per year and the deficits of about 40,000 metric tonnes annually. The annual expenditures due to imports of fishes in the State are estimated to be around Rs. 400 Crores. Therefore, augmentation of the production of fishes in the State is urgently required. Availability of fish feeds to the farmers at a subsidized rate will definitely help in achieving the goals. Imparting training and using of new and viable technologies will also help in increasing the fish productions. Some palatable cold stream freshwater fish such as ‘Trout’ can be reared in Ukhrul district and other cold regions of Manipur.

  1. Medicinal and Aromatic Industries

The recent effort of the GoM for the development of medicinal and aromatic industries in all the districts of Manipur with the help of the Centre is commendable. Manipur is within the Himalayan biodiversity hotspot region. Many medicinal, aromatic and economically important plants grow naturally in abundances in the State. The GoM should not restrict the development of oils and aromatics only from lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus) but should also give importance on various indigenous and endemic medicinal and aromatic plants of Manipur.

  1. Animal Husbandry and Poultry

This sector has lots of potentials; however, it is unorganized. Large numbers of animals and poultry farming are undertaken by many individuals of Manipur. Conversely, the State is yet to see a leather tanning or poultry feather industry. State like Meghalaya has already generated large amounts of revenues from leathers and leather’s products. Poultry feathers are useful in making pillows, cushions, jackets interiors, shuttlecocks, etc. Entrepreneurs should play a key role in this sector.

  1. Pottery

Manipur, since time immemorial is famous for pottery. Some of the good-quality pots, made of high iron containing mud are exportable in foreign markets. Though, the history of pottery industry in Manipur is very long, commercialization of the products is extremely poor. Thus, the sector can be further improved by adopting new and innovative technologies available in the market. DCI-Manipur can facilitate the transfers of technologies to the State.

  1. Fruits and Juices Industries

The DCI-Manipur identified many industries in different districts of Manipur. Bottling and processing of fruits and juices are in advance stages in the State. However, fruits and juices industries produced large amount of wastes, which is detrimental to the environment. For example, the passion fruit industry at Mao produced huge amount of wastes every year. Similar types of biodegradable wastes can be easily converted into ‘biogas’ using ‘biomethanation’ processes. Large amounts of vegetables and fruits wastes produced from various market complexes in Manipur can also be converted into methane using the same process.

  1. Handlooms and Handicrafts

Handlooms and handicrafts of Manipur are famous throughout the world. The DCI- Manipur has categorically given interest in this sector. The sector is still unorganized and many craftsmen are surviving hand-to-mouth, which need to be looked after and bring them into a common platform. Marketing will play a key role in promoting the handlooms and handicrafts of Manipur.

  1. Cultural and Medical Tourism

Cultural and medical tourism can be regarded as successes in Manipur. Many of the tourists arriving in Manipur are mainly on these two sectors, along with sports. With PPP model, Shija Hospital, Babina Clinic and other medical institutions in Manipur have started seeing many patients from abroad. Sangai festival attracted good numbers of tourists annually. However, there is still room to develop in these two sectors.

 

Problems

There are numerous problems in Manipur. However, it is impracticable to discuss all the issues within the context of this article. Some of the problems are geo-political, insurgency, civil movement, social unrest, corruption, infrastructural development, transportation, communication, topography and location, etc., which are out of the scope of this article. Nevertheless, some of the major achievable problems are highlighted as follows:

  1. Marketing

Manipur with large numbers of entrepreneurs, who developed varieties of products, are still poor in terms of marketing the goods. Unlike their counterparts, such as Marwaris, Panjabis, Tamilians, Bengalis and others, Manipuris are still lagging behind them. Aggressive marketing is the need of the hours. Using various modes of marketing such as print media, electronic or the Internet, television, radio, mount-to-mouth, etc. many of the products can be marketed throughout the world. There are some aggressive marketers in Manipur; however, their role to look after the whole state is not feasible. Thus, young and dynamic marketers of Manipur should come forward.

  1. Quality Control and Pricing

In Manipur, there is not a single ‘testing and analysis laboratory’ to check the quality of the end products. Consumers normally felt that the products from Manipur are inferior in quality; thereby hampering the State’s produced. This also directly affects the industries. Therefore, quality testing laboratory in Manipur is recommended. On the other hand, ‘pricing’ of the products in Manipur is not standard. The prices of the goods are very important even if the quality of the products is inferior. Competitive pricing is the ‘mantra’ for selling the goods like hot-cake. The good example is the Chinese products. Even though the Chinese goods are inferior in quality, the prices are so competitive making the consumers usually purchased it as “use-and-throw” items.

  1. Institution/s on Government-Private Linkages

Linkages between the government and private individuals are very poor in Manipur. Many of the farmers do not understand the tedious processes and procedures of the various schemes or projects developed by their respective government. Thus, most of the schemes or projects of the government do not tickle down to the grass root levels. Only few individuals, who are well acquainted with the various government schemes, got the benefits. These tendencies reduced the poor farmer’s confidences towards getting the government schemes. Therefore, institution/s dealing on the linkages of government and farmers at the grass root level will definitely help get the shares to the poor and needy individuals. The linkage will also help the government immensely.

  1. Financial Institutions, NRIs and Investments

It can be mention here that most of the financial institutions, NRIs and investment organizations are virtually non-existing in Manipur. The lack of proper financial institutions, requiring few documents to disbursed loans to the needy people has made the farmers uninterested in procuring the same. Another problem to the farmers is appropriate land records. Those who do not possess proper land documents are denied loans by the financial institutions as well as the government. Thus, the cumbersome loan procedures diverted the loan seekers from taking the loans, thereby making the farmland less productive. The lackadaisical manner of the financial institutions further demoralized the budding entrepreneurs of the State. Most of the government invested projects are believed to be a failure. Therefore, PPP models should be followed.

On the other hand, the numbers of NRIs or Manipuri Diaspora is significantly large. Crores of rupees are remitted into Manipur by the NRI’s every month. However, due to lack of proper organizations and trust deficits of the government, the Diaspora is hesitant to invest in any project. Therefore, tapping the huge investment potentials of NRIs and financial institutions will definitely help the economy of Manipur and a success towards LEP.

  1. Empowering the Youths and Entrepreneurs

Empowerment of the youth and encouraging them with various government schemes such as awards, rewards, prices, etc. will definitely bring competitiveness to the State. The entrepreneurs should be empowered and recognized by the government, rather than showing myopic eyes towards them. Failures and successes of businessmen are perceivable; therefore, the government instead of giving penalties to the individual, should adopt different strategies (such as imparting training) of how to achieved successes in their respective businesses.

 

The above prospects and problems are just the tip of the iceberg. However, the article attempted to bridge the gaps of how Manipur can maximize the economy from Look East Policy. The group also felt that the sustainable economic and social developments of Manipur depend on the direct participation of dynamic and prolific leaders of the various departments, centers, institutes, universities, entrepreneurs, NGOs, individuals, etc. as well as the achievements of the long-term visions of the ‘decisions and law’s makers’ of the State.

 

Acknowledgement:

The above article is the excerpts of various discussions at the Nongpok Thong Hangba, Facebook Group, which is the brainchild of Shri. Oinam Nabakishore Singh, IAS, Principal Secretary, Department of Commerce and Industries, Government of Manipur. The group sincerely acknowledged his unhesitating and tireless effort. The valuable comments by Boboi Pukhrambam, Dayanidhi Huidrom, Naorem Brajendra Singh, Ibemcha Hemam, Opendro Khwairakpam, and other members within the group are also thankfully acknowledged.

 

 

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AFSPA extended for a year in insurgency-hit Manipur – Times of India

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Policeman should not forget his obligation to serve: MK Das

IMPHAL, November 30: Police should be more accountable to public complaint in order to build a level of confidence in their mindset as at the end of the day if people feel secure and confident, the job of being police … Continue reading

IMPHAL, November 30: Police should be more accountable to public complaint in order to build a level of confidence in their mindset as at the end of the day if people feel secure and confident, the job of being police is fulfilled, said the outgoing DGP MK Das.

Speaking to media persons this morning at his office, the outgoing DGP whose service period came to an end today, dwelled into policing in Manipur and challenges ahead in maintaining the police-public relationship.

MK Das said being a police ‘everyday is a challenge’ and Manipur Police will continue to face many problems and new one will crop up but a policeman should not forget its foremost obligation to serve.

The DGP sees media as another vital organ that helps in every police function, “We really don’t know whether we are on the right direction or not, therefore an independent audits like the media helps any police functioning to stay on the right track”, he added.

He further divulged that he has given a slogan for the Manipur Police “We serve or we live to serve our country and countrymen” adding that the slogan will be put up in every police buildings including in Meetei Mayek script.

“Although putting up the slogan may take time, I wish the slogan be kept intact. As at the end of the day if people are secure and confidence the job of being police is done”, expressed the MK Das.

Observing the negative feelings of the public on seeing uniforms as an indication of the fading relationship between police and public, he exhorted the police to instil in the mind of the people that uniform is the part of the work culture of the police.

Sharing his experience during his short tenure as the DGP of Manipur, MK Das asserted that he had put public confidence into the forefront by becoming more accountable to their complaint adding that he wished that the trend continues even after his retirement.

He claimed that his department prioritised the complicated cases by speeding up investigation and solving as many cases as possible to live up to the expectation of the public. Around 24 people with arms related cases has been put behind bars including dismissal of erroneous security personnel involved in anti social activities he said adding that “Action has to be swift as justice delayed is justice denied”.

While responding to queries on the recent spurt of blasts in Imphal, he confided that the police have made significant break-through. All the investigation and the outcomes were kept low profile to ensure that no compromise was made with the course of the investigation.

He claimed that the police have managed to thwart handful of bombs planted in Imphal and also prevented bomb planting activities including the Pallel blast case. Terming such activities as unfortunate, he maintained that the act of exploding bomb was not an act of revolutionary.

Meanwhile, when queried whether reimposing AFSPA in seven Assembly segments of IMC areas on the pretext of deteriorating law and order problem in the state like the recent spurt of blasts, he responded that there were different views with regards to AFSPA imposition and further evaded to give his personnel view. However, he opined that Army fighting internal battle is not a healthy state of affairs.

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Four narcotic cell police personnel suspended

IMPHAL, Nov 30: Four police personnel of Narcotic Cell, Imphal East District who stopped and allegedly seized a tata truck belonging to TDC (Transporter and Drivers Council) without any reasons on Nov 29, 2013 have been placed under suspension. A … Continue reading

IMPHAL, Nov 30: Four police personnel of Narcotic Cell, Imphal East District who stopped and allegedly seized a tata truck belonging to TDC (Transporter and Drivers Council) without any reasons on Nov 29, 2013 have been placed under suspension. A DE has been initiated against them, said a press release from the SP of the said district.

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Bomb Hoax

IMPHAL, November 30:  Normal traffic along the NH-2 on the Moreh to Imphal portion was disrupted for several hours owing to the detection of bomb like package by an ROP team of 15 AR this morning around 6 am at … Continue reading

IMPHAL, November 30:  Normal traffic along the NH-2 on the Moreh to Imphal portion was disrupted for several hours owing to the detection of bomb like package by an ROP team of 15 AR this morning around 6 am at a spot in between Langthabal Khunou and Sora near the Loushi main canal under Kakching police station, Thoubal district. Later normal traffic was resumed after the bomb expert confirmed it to be a hoax bomb complaint.

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Strike against abduction

IMPHAL, November 30: Locals and womenfolk of Luwangsangbam came out on into the streets at Khabam Lamkhai today morning and stopped night super passenger buses plying on the Imphal-Dimapur-Guwahati route along the national Highway Number 2 demanding the safe release … Continue reading

IMPHAL, November 30: Locals and womenfolk of Luwangsangbam came out on into the streets at Khabam Lamkhai today morning and stopped night super passenger buses plying on the Imphal-Dimapur-Guwahati route along the national Highway Number 2 demanding the safe release of bus driver Thoudam Ramea, son of Ningthem of Luwangshanbam Matai Awang Mamang Leikai who was abducted by three unknown persons coming in a Maruti van at Viswema, Nagaland in the early morning of November 27 last.

The incident blocking the road commenced from today early morning and stopped all the night super passenger buses from plying along the national highways demanding the safe release of the abducted driver. Ramea was proceeding from Guwahati to Imphal along with passengers at the time he was kidnapped.

It may be mentioned that the All Manipur Interstate Bus Association and the family members of the abducted driver Ramea had called a press conference at Manipur press club on November 28 demanding the safe release of the driver.

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Imphal Book Fair 2013 begins from Dec 15

IMPHAL, Nov 30: The 22nd Imphal Book Fair 2013 will be organised from December 15 to 28, 2013 at Hapta Kangjeibung –Konung Lampak in Imphal East district. The book fair is being organized by State Central Library, Imphal in association … Continue reading

IMPHAL, Nov 30: The 22nd Imphal Book Fair 2013 will be organised from December 15 to 28, 2013 at Hapta Kangjeibung –Konung Lampak in Imphal East district. The book fair is being organized by State Central Library, Imphal in association with Raja Rammohon Roy Library Foundation, Kolkata.

During the book fair, various events such as book release, painting competition, ex tempore speech etc will be held and interested students have been informed to collect forms from State Central Library.

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Manipur Fashion Extravaganza on January 11

IMPHAL, November 30: After the successful completion of Manipur Festival Extravaganza 2013 will organize the second edition of Manipur Fashion Extravaganza on January 11, 2013 at 1st Manipur Rifles Ground, said Robert Naorem during a press conference at Manipur Press … Continue reading

IMPHAL, November 30: After the successful completion of Manipur Festival Extravaganza 2013 will organize the second edition of Manipur Fashion Extravaganza on January 11, 2013 at 1st Manipur Rifles Ground, said Robert Naorem during a press conference at Manipur Press Club today.

The event is expected to be the biggest fashion event of the entire North East, he said and added that the main objective of organizing such event is to focus on the endeavor to promote the existing sense of glamour and beauty of the state since antiquity.

He continued that the international delegates, professionals and celebrities will be part of the show and former Miss World Parvathy will be walking down the ramp wearing Manipuri traditional costume as a show stopper for him, and continued that the Manipuri fashion and its eco friendly fabrics (silk-etc) has become a preferred clothing asset in the international market.

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Komrem students` annual get together held

IMPHAL, Nov 30: The annual get together cum literary meet 2013 of Komrem Students’ Union, Manipur was today held at the auditorium of Tribal Research Institute (TRI), Imphal. The program was organized by the union on the theme “Towards Excellence”. … Continue reading

IMPHAL, Nov 30: The annual get together cum literary meet 2013 of Komrem Students’ Union, Manipur was today held at the auditorium of Tribal Research Institute (TRI), Imphal. The program was organized by the union on the theme “Towards Excellence”.

The function was graced by Deputy Chief Minister, Gaikhangam as chief guest while T Manga Vaiphei, chairman of Manipur Tribal Development Corporation; ST Nunghlung Victor, MLA of Chandel AC were the guests of honour respectively and Lalkhomang Serto, president of KRU (NEI) attended as functional president.

During the function, Gaikhangam stated that although Kom is a small tribe, this community occupies a vital space in the society. He stated that Kom tribe is God’s chosen tribe. The deputy CM further appreciated the contribution of the Kom community to the society and also congratulated persons amongst the community like MC Mary Kom and others who have brought pride for the nation.

The chief guest of the function also distributed prizes to the toppers of the literary meet in various categories.

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Kuki militants haul up three highway looters

IMPHAL, November 30: The Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) apprehended three extortionists in the wee hours today from Taphou Kuki area while collecting money from transporters. The extortionists have been identified as one J Paodii Paul, 26, son of N Jacob … Continue reading

IMPHAL, November 30: The Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) apprehended three extortionists in the wee hours today from Taphou Kuki area while collecting money from transporters.

The extortionists have been identified as one J Paodii Paul, 26, son of N Jacob of Taphou; Khoule, 26, son of Khole and S Diipulou, 21, son of Sounii, all hailing from Phymai village.

They were apprehended by cadres of KRA while extorting money from transporters along the NH-2.

Rs 2090 in cash, country made pistol and two wallets were recovered from their possession.

The arrested individuals were produced before the media this afternoon at Taphou area wherein they were handed over to Naga People’s Organisation (NPO) through Kuki Inpi Sadar Hills.

Speaking to media persons the President of Kuki Inpi Sadar Hills, Seimang Khongsai, said that extortions and abduction related activities are very frequent along the NH-2 thereby throwing a wrong light on the national movement of the Kuki militants. However, this time due to the intervention of the KRA it has come to light that a handful of vested interest elements have been causing the disturbances.

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Manipur Fashion Extravaganza on January 11 – KanglaOnline

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Armed Forces Special Powers Act extended for a year in insurgency-hit Manipur – NDTV

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AFSPA extended for a year in Manipur – The Hindu

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Whether Meiteis of Manipur meet the Constitutional criteria for ST status – E-Pao.net

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E-Pao.netCampaign to conserve endangered Sangai :E-Pao.netOver the time, Sangai, also known as the dancing deer of Manipur, has become an endangered species and is on the verge of extinction. Sangai is also an endemic species, meaning restricted to a c…


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Over the time, Sangai, also known as the dancing deer of Manipur, has become an endangered species and is on the verge of extinction. Sangai is also an endemic species, meaning restricted to a certain place, in the case of Sangai, it is Keibul Lamjao, 
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Loss of academic days worried

While expressing concern over the loss of days in academic session and delay of providing textbooks in government run schools, All Manipur Government Graduate Teachers’ Association AMGOGTA has asserted that parents are hesitant from sending their chi…

While expressing concern over the loss of days in academic session and delay of providing textbooks in government run schools, All Manipur Government Graduate Teachers’ Association AMGOGTA has asserted that parents are hesitant from sending their children to government schools due to the lack of organizational skills and irresponsibility on the part of ZEO, DI and AI of zonals Source Hueiyen News Service

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Painting exhibition concludes

The International Myanmar Art Exhibition, organised by Neo gene Contemporary Artists’, Manipur as part of the ongoing Manipur Sangai Festival, has concluded at Nupilal Memorial Complex today Source The Sangai Express

The International Myanmar Art Exhibition, organised by Neo gene Contemporary Artists’, Manipur as part of the ongoing Manipur Sangai Festival, has concluded at Nupilal Memorial Complex today Source The Sangai Express

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MU hosts national meet of Sedimentologists

A 3 day long national conference on Sedimentation and Tectonics with special reference to energy resources of North East India and 30th Convention of Indian Association of Sedimentologists has kicked off today at seminar hall, Department of Earth Scien…

A 3 day long national conference on Sedimentation and Tectonics with special reference to energy resources of North East India and 30th Convention of Indian Association of Sedimentologists has kicked off today at seminar hall, Department of Earth Sciences, Manipur University MU here Source Hueiyen News Service NNN

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