Correspondent
IMPHAL, AUG 20: Manipur deputy chief minister Losii Dikho on Thursday inaugurated a newly constructed tribal market at Mayophung village in Ukhrul district, located on the side of NH-202 (Imphal-Ukhrul road).
The event was organized by the Nashira Area People’s Organisation (NAPO). They also undertook the construction of the tribal market under the 4th State Finance Commission through the Autonomous District Council (ADC), Ukhrul.
Addressing the event the deputy chief minister highlighted the significance of the tribal market, stating that it would provide economic opportunities for the local farmers and strengthen their livelihoods. He noted that its location along the national highway would make it easily accessible not only to people from Mayophung area but also to those travelling from Imphal and other areas, enabling them to purchase local produce. Dikho further assured that the state environment department would provide necessary assistance for the beautification of the market and its surroundings. During the occasion, representatives of NAPO submitted a memorandum to the deputy chief minister seeking the construction of Ava Market (New) tribal market shed, public sanitation facility and borewell at the NAPO headquarter, Mayophung, Ukhrul. In response, Dikho assured them of necessary support.