Imphal: Dr Sapam Ranjan, Manipur’s Health Minister, stated that passion and perseverance are the keys to an individual’s success.
The Minister was speaking as Chief Guest on the occasion of the celebration of National Start-Up Day, organised by the Planning Department, Government of Manipur, here, Monday.
Ranjan Singh said to become a successful entrepreneur, one needs to be determined and passionate. Mentioning the role of entrepreneurs in creating a welfare society, the Minister said that without the contribution of young entrepreneurs, it will be hard to bring about economic changes in the country. “We need to encourage our entrepreneurs so that more will come up,” the minister added.
He maintained that a clear concept, the right approach, target, marketing strategies, determination, etc. are needed to become a successful entrepreneur. The manufacturer’s understanding of how to market a product is an important part of the process. “Positive criticism is to be taken, and one needs to learn from mistakes,” he said.
Speaking as President, Education Minister Th. Basantakumar Singh said that the Start-Up scheme was launched in the state with the objective of providing employment to the unemployed skilled and unskilled youths of the state. The advancement of information technology has made it easier to expand a business. “We need to have the vision to have an entrepreneur in every household in the state,” he added.
Minister Basantakumar also informed that the Gifted Child Scheme will be implemented in the state. This is the first of its kind in the country. Under this scheme, 100 talented children will be selected and trained, especially after being kept in a separate hostel. Manipur has been tremendously changed over the last five years. “We also have plenty of talents that are God-gifted,” he maintained.
Additional Chief Secretary, V. Vumlunmang; Director, Planning, Kulkarani; officials of the Planning Department, and entrepreneurs from different parts of the state also attended the occasion. As part of the celebration, checks were distributed to selected entrepreneurs as subsidies.
