Our Correspondent
Imphal, Nov. 17 (EMN): An agreement was signed between Manipur’s tourism department and Times Group to officiate the partnership on hosting the grand finale of the 59th edition of Femina Miss India 2023 in Manipur next year.
Director Waikhom Ibohal of Tourism department on behalf of Manipur government and Chief Operating Officer Rohit Gopakumar of Miss India Organisation on behalf of Times Group signed the agreement in presence of Manipur Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh and Managing Director Vineet Jain of The Times of India at durbar hall of CM’s secretariat in Imphal on Thursday.
Speaking on the occasion, Biren Singh said that the main purpose of the partnership is to celebrate the diverse and inclusive Indian culture and to inspire and empower local youth by welcoming the best of India’s talent to the state.
Stating that the prestigious event would be held for the first time in Northeast India, he said that hosting such an event reflects the growing interest of investors in the Northeast, with Manipur in particular.
Informing the gathering that Manipur has over 34 recognised tribes with one of the most interesting customs, traditions, Biren expressed his belief that the state would be able to attract business from different parts of India and the world by introducing its varied tourism attraction and product, through the Femina Miss India 2023 event.
In his speech, Vineet Jain thanked the Chief Minister for the historic partnership to host the prestigious Miss India 2023 grand finale in Manipur.
He said Manipur is one of the leading states in terms of gender equality and women empowerment giving the country a powerhouse of women in sports.
Through the partnership, the endeavour of the Miss India Organisation is to capture the essence of the state as the backdrop to the finale.