Day: January 12, 2014

CHANDEL, Jan 12: The Anal Phetha Ni Alum 2014, a festival honouring the legendary heroes of the Anal Tribe, at Anal on Christian Institute Lambung, Chandel began with an anthem, ‘Napam Nadu Kankhupam” presented by Panchai Women Fellowship which was followed by unfurling of the ANTA National Flag and unveiling of the monument erected to mark the event of celebration by the chief guest.

The festival was organized by Anal Naga Tangpi (ANTA) on the theme, ‘ Commitment and Responsibilities with the MLA of 41 A/C Chandel St Nunghlung Victor and CO of 8th MR Leikun TK Anal IPS as the chief guest and guest of honour.

President of ANTA Kohring Victor while addressing the gathering honored the dignitaries of the function with a souvenir each.

Dissatisfied with the number of participants,  St Nunghlung Victor while speaking on the occasion as the Chief Guest stated that the festival be well organized with himself in the committee for hosting such festival in the years to come and ensured maximum participation of all villages including the chiefs, pastors and deacons of all churches.

He suggested that necessary arrangements including food be arranged for participants coming from far off places. The festival should provide a platform for conducting events that are riched in the traditions and customs of the Anal people and patriotic song competition.

CO of 8th MR TK Anal IPS while speaking as the Guest of Honour appeal to the Youths to fear God. He said that the youths should bring honour and fame to the society they belong by their hard work and determination.

Important speakers of the day included Ps Bemung who spoke on the significance of the festival. KL Hringkham MCS and Anal Sinnu Ruwl St Ruth also spoke on the occasion.

The function was attended by Chairman of  Area Chief Association, Pastors, distinguished guest and invitees.

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IMPHAL, January 12 (ANI): The Imphal Handloom Work shed cum rural showroom is one among several small scale enterprises in Manipur that provides training and employment to rural artisans.

The group, which is owned by M Jibonmala Devi, at present trains around 40 artisans in making handloom and handicraft products.

The final products are displayed in the showroom.

The group has come as a boon for the locals, especially the women folk and the youth, who are able to supplement their family income by utilizing the leisure time.

They are happy as they manage to earn around Rs.7000-8000 per month.

“There are so many youngsters who do not have work so instead of wasting time and doing nothing they should learn such handicrafts or handloom. So I called them all to train here. I want them to learn so that they can do something in the future and they can earn for their livelihood,” Devi said.

Borni Devi, an artisan, said: “This is very good, especially for the youngsters from this village. Those who do not have work should take up such kind of work so that they also get employment, and at the same time development will also take place in Manipur.”

The government has been regularly conducting skill and entrepreneurship development programmes to empower the rural population and encourage them to take up self-employment ventures.

There has been a significant development in the micro, small and medium enterprise sector in Manipur.

The National Small Industries Corporation has been organizing several expos in the state to provide a platform to such groups to showcase their products. Under the newly launched Northeast Textile Promotion Scheme, the department also intends to provide power looms at a 70 per cent subsidy.

The groups are also provided support for getting market exposure and participating in various exhibitions outside the state.

A total of Rs.14 crores has also been allotted for the development of handloom and handicraft sector during the remaining three years of the 12th 5 year plan.

O. Nabakeshwore Singh, Principal Secretary, Commerce and Industries, Government of Manipur, said: “People are looking for employment. They want to lead a peaceful life, they want employment and by taking up this cluster whether in handloom or food processing or handicraft people are gainfully engaged in some kind of productive activities. So it has a good effect on the social manage in the state and gradually our state is now moving towards the peaceful position and I am sure with the development of the entrepreneurship among younger people. We will have a peaceful and development in the near future.”

The growth of several MSME units in the state has helped in boosting the rural economy. Moreover, taking up such initiatives helps the youth to channelize their energy towards constructive work.

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