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Manipur CM attends silver Jubilee of UNACCO group

Imphal, Nov 4 (UNI) Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh attended the 25th Silver Jubilee Foundation Day celebration of UNACCO Group held at the City Convention Centre, Imphal, on Wednesday.
Congratulating the organisation on completing 25 years of service, the Chief Minister recalled the initial days of UNACCO Group (A prominent group of educational, financial, and development institutions primarily based in Manipur and Northeast India), and appreciated its Chairman and Managing Director, Ningombam Irabanta Singh, for his dedication, commitment and hard work in building the organisation into its present position.
Highlighting the vision behind the establishment of the group's microfinance institution, the Chief Minister said that the initiative was not merely aimed at generating profit but was also intended to provide financial assistance to people engaged in small businesses, including street vendors and small shop owners. He observed that such initiatives play an important role in supporting livelihoods and strengthening economic activities at the grassroots level.
The Chief Minister wished UNACCO Group continued success in its future endeavours and assured that the State Government would extend all possible assistance and support to the organisation.
In his presidential address, Chairman and Managing Director of UNACCO Group, Ningombam Irabanta Singh, acknowledged the significant contributions of the Institute of Cooperative Management (ICM) and the North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Limited (NEDFi), describing them as important pillars in the growth and development of the group.
He also shared the organisation's future roadmap and expressed his vision of taking UNACCO Group forward towards the celebration of its Golden Jubilee in 2051.
As part of the celebration, the Chief Minister released the Silver Jubilee souvenir, annual calendar and diary of the organisation. He also unveiled the foundation stone plaque of the Ningombam Thoiba (N.T.) Memorial Hall, marking another significant milestone in the group's journey.
The programme was attended by Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam and MLA Khumukcham Joykisan Singh.
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