The 4th Mon International Trade Fair and Expo (MITFE) 2024 under the Mon district administration was inaugurated by Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), S. Phangnon Konyak, in the presence of Wangpang Konyak, MLA and DC Mon, Ajit Kumar Verma at local ground, Mon town on January 5.
Government officers, civil society leaders, other public leaders and various participants from town and villages also attended the inaugural programme. A DIPR report informed that, Phangnon appreciated the efforts of district administration, Mon led by the Deputy Commissioner, Mon for organizing the event in a remote district like Mon, which will ultimately benefit all the stakeholders in product promotion, market development, branding and economic upliftment of local entrepreneurs.
Pointing out that promotion of local products and talents was crucial for economic growth and development of the district, Phangnon said exhibitions and trade fair like MITFE should be promoted and organized regularly.
She also mentioned about various welfare schemes from Government of India and highlighted on the ongoing Vikshit Bharata Sankalp Yatra, and appealed to all the public to actively participate and avail the benefit from those welfare schemes.
Guest of Honour, Wangpang Konyak, MLA highlighted the advantages of MITFE-2024 and hoped that it will be beneficial for the local economy and promote entrepreneurship among the local population especially youth.
He also appealed to the people to actively participate and learn the new arts, techniques, crafts and talents from various participants coming from various parts of the country.
Deputy Commissioner Mon, Ajit Kumar Verma, informed that the 14-day event will conclude on January 18 and will feature various programme and performances from renowned artists, singers, bands and performers in addition to the exhibition of stalls and trade fair.
He mentioned that MITFE was initiated with the motive of providing a common platform to various artisans, singers, performers and other local art, craft and talents.
The event will be helpful in expanding the sales network, developing a brand promotion channel for market development of various products from micro and small entrepreneurs. President, Konyak Union, Tingtok Konyak, also expressed gratitude to the district administration for their effort in promoting local products, brands, cultural and traditional heritage by organizing the event.
He assured full support to the organizer and wished for a successful event in the coming days. The event also featured cultural performances by the Hamho Ukhong and Bamboo dance by Hongphoi Group, special number by Phangmei Yanlem and Chahwang group. Vote of thanks was proposed by SDO(C) Mon, L. Mongo Khiamniungan.