Dimapur, May 3 (DIPR): Seminar on opportunities and challenges in foreign trade was held on May 3 at Hotel Acacia, Dimapur under the aegis of Confederation of Indian Industry. Parliamentary Secretary, Higher & Technical Education Nagaland, Deo Nukhu graced the inaugural session as the chief guest.
He urged upon the entrepreneurs and traders to focus on the challenges of export and import for development of Nagaland State and the North East by making quality local products which can compete with others on a global level.
Towards this, he requested the concerned departments and agencies to find global markets for export of such products. While informing that the policy of Government was to connect India to Thailand via Myanmar with international highway and better air connectivity, Deo Nukhu felt that the prospect of growing the volume of trade and commerce was not far away for potential entrepreneurs and traders. Terming the ongoing seminar as an eye opener, Deo was hopeful that it would create an interface with key stakeholder for general awareness on the issues which could provide the much needed impetus towards the growth of international trade, particularly in the South East Region.
Commissioner and Secretary, Vety & Animal Husbandry Government of Nagaland, M.K. Mero who also addressed the gathering observed that N.E has plenty of fertile soil for cultivation of various agri and horti products and felt the need for focus in these areas with proper cold storage.
General Manager Export Import Bank of India, Deepali Agarwal delivered the key note address while member, CII and Managing Director, Clairvoyance Technology, Neisakholie gave the welcome note. Regional Head EXIM Bank, Anirudha Barooah proposed the vote of thanks.
