The Chief Minister also expressed his belief that the State would be able to attract business from different parts of India and the world by introducing its varied tourism attraction and product, through the Femina Miss India 2023 event
KRC TIMES Manipur Bureau
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Department of Tourism, the Government of Manipur, and Times Group to officiate the partnership to host the grand finale of Femina Miss India 2023 in Manipur.
The MoU was signed by the Director, of Tourism W. Ibohal Singh on behalf of the Manipur Government and by Chief Operating Officer, of Miss India Organization Rohit Gopakumar on Times Group’s behalf in presence of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh and Managing Director, The Times of India Vineet Jain.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh expressed happiness to be part of the signing of the MoU to host the grand finale of the 59th Edition of Femina Miss India 2023 in Manipur in April 2023. He continued that the main purpose of the partnership is to celebrate the diverse and inclusive Indian culture and to inspire and empower local youth by welcoming the best of India’s talent to the State. The State can also showcase the rich cultural heritage of Manipur, of which its people are proud, he added.
Stating that the prestigious event would be held for the first time in Northeast India, he stated that hosting such an event reflects the growing interest of investors in the northeast, especially in Manipur. It also shows the growing confidence in the security scenario and opportunity for investment in the State, he continued. The Chief Minister expressed hopefulness that tourist footfall will recover to the pre-COVID-19 pandemic level soon, with the upcoming Manipur Sangai Festival to be held from 21st to 30th November 2022.
N. Biren mentioned that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had been urging people of the country to visit the Northeastern States adding that the State had also been trying to attract domestic travelers in the last few years. He informed the gathering that Manipur has over 34 recognized tribes and the State offers the most interesting customs and traditions which are reflected in the State’s varied cultural practices, clothing, cuisine, and interesting crafts. He further expressed the scenic beauty of different places and tourist attractions in the State which couldn’t be found in other parts of the world.
The Chief Minister also expressed his belief that the State would be able to attract business from different parts of India and the world by introducing its varied tourism attraction and product, through the Femina Miss India 2023 event. He thanked the organizers of the event for considering Manipur as the host State for the event. He also expressed his hopefulness that the event would be a new chapter for tourism businesses in the State.
Managing Director, The Times of India Vineet Jain stated thanked the Chief Minister for the historic partnership to host the prestigious Miss India 2023 grand finale in Imphal. He continued that Manipur is blessed with a history of over 2500 years and added that the Times Group was privileged to host the event in the State. He expressed that Manipur is one of the leading states in terms of gender equality and women empowerment and added that the State had given the country a powerhouse of women in sports.
He continued that the grand finale of the 59th Edition of Femina Miss India would be a historic event as this would be the first time to be held in Northeast India. He maintained that through the partnership, the endeavor of the Miss India Organization is to capture the essence of the State as the backdrop to the finale. The association would complement the objective of inclusivity and diversity and Manipur’s objective of reaching out to the Nation as a destination of culture and beauty, he added.
MAHUD Minister Yumnam Khemchand, Works Minister Govindas Konthoujam, Water Resources Minister Awangbow Newmai, Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Sapam Ranjan, Consumer Affairs Food and Public Distribution Minister Leishangthem Susindro Meitei, Social Welfare Minister Heikham Dingo, Education Minister Thounaojam Basanta Kumar, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha Maharaja Leishemba Sanajaoba, Chairman, Tourism Corporation of Manipur Limited Karam Shyam, MLA of Mao AC Losii Dikho, Chief Secretary Dr. Rajesh Kumar, Officials of State Government and Times Group also attended the programme among others.
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