EForeign minister S Jaishankar, who is in Manipur, on Sunday visited the all-women Ima market in Imphal. Calling it a “great example of Nari Shakti powering economic growth", Jaishankar shared the video and photos from his visit on Twitter. Known as the ‘Mothers' Market’ or ‘Ima Keithel’ or ‘Nupi Keithel’, the all-women market - that is solely managed and run by women - is also said to be nearly 500 years old.
In another post, he shared: "Visited the Peace Memorial outside Imphal. Located at the foot of the Red Hills, it is a reminder of events that helped shape India’s history. (sic)"
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Jaishankar is on a three-day visit to Manipur, which kicked off on Saturday, to attend the ongoing ‘Manipur Sangai Festival 2022’. The Union Minister landed at the Bir Tikendrajit International airport on Saturday where he was welcomed by several BJP leaders. Upon arrival, he attended an interactive program organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry moderated by MEA Joint Secretary (ED) Md Noor Rahman Sheikh held at Classic Grande in the city on Saturday evening.
{{/usCountry}}Jaishankar is on a three-day visit to Manipur, which kicked off on Saturday, to attend the ongoing ‘Manipur Sangai Festival 2022’. The Union Minister landed at the Bir Tikendrajit International airport on Saturday where he was welcomed by several BJP leaders. Upon arrival, he attended an interactive program organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry moderated by MEA Joint Secretary (ED) Md Noor Rahman Sheikh held at Classic Grande in the city on Saturday evening.
{{/usCountry}}Speaking at the event, Jaishankar said the central government was working to improve connectivity, health care system, trade, food, and infrastructure in the northeast. “Assured that we are working to improve connectivity within the Northeast and to the wider world, and expand its access to global markets and workplace,” he said.
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Jaishankar also said that “India's G20 presidency will be celebrated at various places across the country, including Manipur.” “Our upcoming Presidency of the G20 will showcase Northeast to the world, with attendant tourism benefits,” he added.
Earlier, he also tweeted, “Delighted to interact with the business community in Imphal today afternoon. The Modi Government is giving utmost priority to the development of the North East, including Manipur. It is visible in both resources and attention."
(With inputs from ANI)