IMPHAL, Jan 22 - Manipur Governor Dr Najma A Heptulla has urged government agencies, industries and scientists to formulate policies to attract the youth of Manipur towards agriculture and food processing sectors.
Inaugurating a day-long Conference on �Linking prospective food entrepreneurs with government schemes & markets� here on Thursday, she said since unemployment is very high in Manipur, agriculture and food processing can play a vital role in development of the State.
The conference was organised by Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industries of India (ASSOCHAM) in collaboration with Ministry of Food & Processing Industries (MoFPI) and Indian Council for Agricultural Research, NE Hill Region, Manipur Centre. ASSOCHAM�s Senior Director Dr Om S Tyagi said that food processing industry has made some significant progress in North East.
