District youth convention held in Manipur

Our Correspondent
Imphal, Jan. 2 (EMN): Education Minister Thokchom Radheshyam said that the various youth clubs of the state must have clear vision to mentor youths on the right path. He said that the youths must involve themselves with a sense of voluntarism and sacrificial spirit to work for the betterment and welfare of the society.
The minister was speaking at the inauguration of District Youth Convention organised by the Nehru Yuva Kendra, Thoubal at Barrack Hall, Mini Secretariat Complex, Thoubal, on Jan. 1, 2019.

He said that the youths are the nation builder. The government in order to make the youths become self reliant and entrepreneurs are implementing many schemes and projects under the Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP).
He expressed that to make the government sponsored projects and schemes successful it is important that the schemes be made available to eligible candidates by making the process easily accessible. He said that the scheme provides financial assistance to set up new enterprises. He said that the financial assistance provided by the government through loan is meant to be returned back.

In life, he said that many issues and problems will be encountered and one must be prepared to face all the challenges with positive attitude. He said that education, deeper understanding and skill are the keys to success. He said that whatever that is available today is the gift of the elders and it is the duty and task of the youths to safeguard and work for the future generations to come.
Wishing the people on the Eve of New Year, he said that the people of the state must unite to work for the progress and development of Manipur.

ADC to DC Thoubal, Shri Laishram Radhakanta, noted Economist Prof. N Mohendro Singh, resource persons, members and volunteers of NYKS youth club attended the convention. Certificates of merit and sports
equipments were also distributed.