Dubai, March 13: The Northeast fortnight was inaugurated recently at India Pavilion, Expo 2020 Dubai, by Imnatiba Jamir, Adviser, Industries and Commerce, Nagaland.
During the fortnight, the Northeastern States of Tripura, Sikkim, Mizoram, Nagaland, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Meghalaya, will showcase their culture, tourism potential as well as the business potential.
Talking about Nagaland and the opportunities in the state, Imnatiba Jamir during the inauguration said, “We are delighted to be a part of Expo 2020 Dubai and are looking forward to showcase our state at this global platform. Our aim is to represent the Northeast as an up-and-coming region that offers unique business opportunities vis-à-vis the rest of India. At this world forum, our focus is to highlight the sectors that have massive potential such as tourism, agriculture, beekeeping, bamboo, and food processing.”
Talking about the business opportunities in Nagaland, Jamir added, “There are several initiatives being taken by the government to attract investment. The recent changes in the land ownership provisions will attract investors and we are optimistic that many investment-friendly policies will be implemented in the state.”
Jamir also said that the Northeast region is focusing on the growth of startups. There are various incubation centers and policies that enable them to avail the loan facilities with ease. The startup ecosystem in the region is at a nascent state, but with the right direction and reforms, has the potential to grow.
Imnatiba Jamir elaborated, “We are showcasing the unique culture, food and attractions of Nagaland to the world at the Expo 2020 Dubai.”
He added, “Nagaland offers huge opportunities for investors in various sectors. We see Expo 2020 as a big platform from where we can highlight our investment potential to global investors.”
Jamir concluded, “Nagaland is home to 17 tribes with more than 100 spoken languages with diverse cultures. The promotion of different traditional wear, handcrafts and flora and fauna will play a big role in the growth of its tourism industry.”