Dimapur Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) accorded a warm welcome to new deputy commissioner of Dimapur, Kevekha Kevin Zehol, at a civic reception on January 29 at Hotel Saramati.
A press release from DCCI media cell stated that the DC in his address acknowledged the contribution of the business community in making Dimapur the commercial hub of the state and said the actions of DCCI would affect every section of society. Zehol also said that Dimapur’s trade and business have ripple effects in Manipur, upper Assam and parts of Arunachal Pradesh. On the price difference of essential commodities and other goods between Dimapur and neighbouring towns just across the border in Assam, Zehol suggested that DCCI can start with a small step to boost the trust of consumers – to lower the price of at least one essential commodity or good. He said this small initiative would be a big step in alleviating the burden of consumers in the whole state.
DCCI president Akashe K Zhimomi in his introductory note welcomed the new DC on behalf of the business community. He also briefed the DC on the activities of the DCCI and also highlighted grievances and problems the business community.
DCCI general secretary, Sanjay Sethi, chaired the meeting.