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Imphal: A delegation from the Japan International Cooperation Agency met with Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho at the Civil Secretariat in Imphal on Monday. They discussed a new project designed to boost local livelihoods through community-based watershed development across the state.
Eiji Wakamatsu, a senior representative from the agency, led the visiting team. He explained that the initiative is currently in the formulation stage. The group aims to replicate successes they have seen in Nagaland, Tripura, and Meghalaya. A similar effort is also under review in Mizoram. Wakamatsu told the Deputy Chief Minister: "I expressed desire to share Japan's experience with Manipur and emphasised the importance of mutual partnership for shared benefits."
Dikho welcomed the proposal. He noted that the plan covers every district in Manipur. The Deputy Chief Minister highlighted the existing ties between the regions, mentioning that many local youths currently work or train in Japan. He promised full state support for the project.
Anurag Bajpai, the Additional Chief Secretary, and Arun Kumar Sinha, the Principal Secretary for Forest, Environment and Climate Change, joined the meeting alongside other department officials.
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