Forum of India Food Importers (FIFI) and North East Entrepreneurs Alliance (NEEA) agreed to build cooperation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during recently organized North East Food Show 2019 by the government of Meghalaya and SIAL Paris. 
 
The MoU has been signed with an objective to facilitate food business, food processing, food ingredient sourcing, providing market linkages and knowledge exchange between both the parties. 
 
NEEA aims to work closely with FIFI to curate products from the region which can find the platform at par to the international food and beverage products. With this MoU, NEEA is also looking forward to creating a few geographical product categories, brand them accordingly and generate long term brand equity for them. 
 
The GI tagged commodities remain underutilized and with FIFI, NEEA hopes to leverage the opportunity not only in India but across the world. 
 
"While FIFI members see great potential in the North-Eastern states and have expressed keen interest to connect the novel products not only with the Indian market but, to eventually see them getting attention across the globe. We are delighted to take this engagement forward," said Pankaj Singhal after signing of the MoU.

The MoU was signed by Amit Lohani and Pankaj Singhal from the FIFI and members of NEEA in the presence of luminous dignitaries like <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/will-continue-to-serve-northeast-people-expand-national-peoples-party-base-conrad-k-sangma-225616">Conrad K Sangma</a>, the Chief Minister of the state of Meghalaya, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/defence-minister-rajnath-singh-calls-for-upgrading-border-infrastructure-inaugurates-sisseri-river-bridge-in-arunachal-pradesh-262438">Prema Khandu</a>, the Chief Minister of the state of Arunachal Pradesh, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/clean-sports-is-our-agenda-sports-minister-rijiju-267400">Kiren Rijiju</a>, Minister of State of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and Minister of State in the Ministry of Minority Affairs of India, Rameswar Teli, Minister of State in the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/minister-of-home-affairs-amit-shah-discusses-citizenship-bill-with-northeastern-leaders-265351">Biplab Kumar Deb</a>, the Chief Minister of the state of Tripura, and Bedu Panth, Minister of Tourism and Civil aviation and Commerce and Industries.

"We warmly welcome the progressive the regime led by the brigade of politicians and bureaucrats in North East <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/anti-caa-protests-heres-why-the-police-force-is-being-targetted-and-demonised-271596">India</a>. The eastern end of the political boundaries of India, the seven states, appears dedicated to connecting their food map to the world. We are keen to take the dialogue further in the realm of ease of doing business, better interstate trade, supporting tax reforms, improved logistical connectivity, and education on regulatory compliances. We would like to do continued efforts not only limiting ourselves to a trade show but, with our continued engagements," said Amit Lohani, Founder and Director, FIFI. 
 
"We firmly believe in cross border trade goods, which are not produced in the region like almonds, pistachios, high-end chocolates, alcoholic beverages, and other products can make way into the North Eastern Market and premium quality turmeric, organic teas, wines, pineapples, and citrus fruits can be traded out at an affordable price," he added.

FIFI led a delegation to the North East Food Show 2019, including of its members and representatives from various countries HE Juan Rolando Ambassador of Chile to India, HE Hector Cueva Ambassador of Ecuador to India, HE Claudio Ansorena Montero Ambassador of Costa Rica to India, and HE Archil Dzuliashvili Ambassador of Georgia to India; trade commissioners and section heads from <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/syria-regime-must-halt-escalation-of-violence-european-union-270860">European Union</a>, France, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and Austria, to name a few. 
 
Forum of Indian Food Importers (FIFI); is a not for profit organization, which is not involved in buying and selling directly. An apex chamber representing over 15,000 food importers, retailers, hoteliers, and other stakeholders in India, FIFI provides a diligent informative data bank on Food and Beverage trade in-country and projects an efficacious knowledge network in the country through its composite interactions with various stakeholders. 
 
This story is provided by BusinessWire India. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of this article.

Forum of India Food Importers (FIFI) and North East Entrepreneurs Alliance (NEEA) agreed to build cooperation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during recently organized North East Food Show 2019 by the government of Meghalaya and SIAL Paris.

Forum of India Food Importers (FIFI) and North East Entrepreneurs Alliance (NEEA) agreed to build cooperation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during recently organized North East Food Show 2019 by the government of Meghalaya and SIAL Paris. The MoU has been signed with an objective to facilitate food business, food processing, food ingredient sourcing, providing market linkages and knowledge exchange between both the parties. NEEA aims to work closely with FIFI to curate products from the region which can find the platform at par to the international food and beverage products. With this MoU, NEEA is also looking forward to creating a few geographical product categories, brand them accordingly and generate long term brand equity for them. The GI tagged commodities remain underutilized and with FIFI, NEEA hopes to leverage the opportunity not only in India but across the world. "While FIFI members see great potential in the North-Eastern states and have expressed keen interest to connect the novel products not only with the Indian market but, to eventually see them getting attention across the globe. We are delighted to take this engagement forward," said Pankaj Singhal after signing of the MoU. The MoU was signed by Amit Lohani and Pankaj Singhal from the FIFI and members of NEEA in the presence of luminous dignitaries like Conrad K Sangma, the Chief Minister of the state of Meghalaya, Prema Khandu, the Chief Minister of the state of Arunachal Pradesh, Kiren Rijiju, Minister of State of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and Minister of State in the Ministry of Minority Affairs of India, Rameswar Teli, Minister of State in the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Biplab Kumar Deb, the Chief Minister of the state of Tripura, and Bedu Panth, Minister of Tourism and Civil aviation and Commerce and Industries. "We warmly welcome the progressive the regime led by the brigade of politicians and bureaucrats in North East India. The eastern end of the political boundaries of India, the seven states, appears dedicated to connecting their food map to the world. We are keen to take the dialogue further in the realm of ease of doing business, better interstate trade, supporting tax reforms, improved logistical connectivity, and education on regulatory compliances. We would like to do continued efforts not only limiting ourselves to a trade show but, with our continued engagements," said Amit Lohani, Founder and Director, FIFI. "We firmly believe in cross border trade goods, which are not produced in the region like almonds, pistachios, high-end chocolates, alcoholic beverages, and other products can make way into the North Eastern Market and premium quality turmeric, organic teas, wines, pineapples, and citrus fruits can be traded out at an affordable price," he added. FIFI led a delegation to the North East Food Show 2019, including of its members and representatives from various countries HE Juan Rolando Ambassador of Chile to India, HE Hector Cueva Ambassador of Ecuador to India, HE Claudio Ansorena Montero Ambassador of Costa Rica to India, and HE Archil Dzuliashvili Ambassador of Georgia to India; trade commissioners and section heads from European Union, France, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and Austria, to name a few. Forum of Indian Food Importers (FIFI); is a not for profit organization, which is not involved in buying and selling directly. An apex chamber representing over 15,000 food importers, retailers, hoteliers, and other stakeholders in India, FIFI provides a diligent informative data bank on Food and Beverage trade in-country and projects an efficacious knowledge network in the country through its composite interactions with various stakeholders. This story is provided by BusinessWire India. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of this article.

MoU signed between Forum of Indian Food Importers and NEEA to strengthen trade ties

A day after the EC granted the NPP the status of a national party, its president and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has asserted that his party would never compromise on the aspirations of northeast people, while trying to expand its base beyond the region.

Addressing the party's first northeast co-ordination committee meeting here on Saturday, Sangma said the National People's Party (NPP) aims to take part in the country's policy-making decisions and work for the voiceless and the marginalized sections.

"Our motto and mission to serve the people of northeast will always be of supreme importance, as we begin a fresh chapter to expand our footprint in new regions and strengthen our organization in the states where we already have a presence," he said.

An ally of the BJP in Meghalaya, the Sangma-led party on Friday became the first political outfit in the northeast to have earned the tag of a national party.

It has been recognised as a state party by Election Commission (EC) in four states Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya and Nagaland.

"The recognition of NPP as a national party is a great achievement for the people of northeast. I take this opportunity to congratulate each member of the party, who has worked tirelessly in different states.

"It is a moment for all of us to remember the ideals of our late leader (party's founder) Purno Sangma, whose contributions have made this possible. Though he is not among us today, his ideals will live forever," the CM said.

Talking about the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, which the BJP has promised to bring into force despite massive protests in the region, Sangma said his party would urge the Centre to hold parleys with all stakeholders and build confidence among people before making a move.

"We will never compromise on the regional aspirations of the people of northeast and engage in consultations to protect and safeguard the interest of the indigenous communities," he maintained.

The 'national party' tag is a "testimony of how every member has worked for it, brick by brick", the NPP boss said.

"It is the because of collective contribution of all states, including candidates who contested and lost the polls and MLAs who won, that the party was accorded the status.

"The NPP is not just a party from the northeast, but a party purely created by the northeast to fulfil the aspiration of our people," Sangma added.

The NPP has 21 MLAs in the 60-member Meghalaya House, four in the Manipur House and five MLAs in Arunachal Pradesh. It had two MLAs in Nagaland until they merged with the ruling Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party earlier this year.

Veteran leader and former chief minister D D Lapang, who was also present at the meeting, said the party will prepare a road map to take its ideologies and vision to every nook and corner of the northeast.

"It is our responsibility to carry forward the onus of representing the regional aspirations at the national level. The NPP has remained committed and it will continue to fulfil its agenda," Lapang said.

Among others who were present at Saturday's meet were Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Joykumar Singh and legislative party leader of Arunachal Pradesh Mutchu Mithi.&nbsp;

A day after the EC granted the NPP the status of a national party, its president and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has asserted that his party would never compromise on the aspirations of northeast people, while trying to expand its base beyond the region.

A day after the EC granted the NPP the status of a national party, its president and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has asserted that his party would never compromise on the aspirations of northeast people, while trying to expand its base beyond the region. Addressing the party's first northeast co-ordination committee meeting here on Saturday, Sangma said the National People's Party (NPP) aims to take part in the country's policy-making decisions and work for the voiceless and the marginalized sections. "Our motto and mission to serve the people of northeast will always be of supreme importance, as we begin a fresh chapter to expand our footprint in new regions and strengthen our organization in the states where we already have a presence," he said. An ally of the BJP in Meghalaya, the Sangma-led party on Friday became the first political outfit in the northeast to have earned the tag of a national party. It has been recognised as a state party by Election Commission (EC) in four states Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya and Nagaland. "The recognition of NPP as a national party is a great achievement for the people of northeast. I take this opportunity to congratulate each member of the party, who has worked tirelessly in different states. "It is a moment for all of us to remember the ideals of our late leader (party's founder) Purno Sangma, whose contributions have made this possible. Though he is not among us today, his ideals will live forever," the CM said. Talking about the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, which the BJP has promised to bring into force despite massive protests in the region, Sangma said his party would urge the Centre to hold parleys with all stakeholders and build confidence among people before making a move. "We will never compromise on the regional aspirations of the people of northeast and engage in consultations to protect and safeguard the interest of the indigenous communities," he maintained. The 'national party' tag is a "testimony of how every member has worked for it, brick by brick", the NPP boss said. "It is the because of collective contribution of all states, including candidates who contested and lost the polls and MLAs who won, that the party was accorded the status. "The NPP is not just a party from the northeast, but a party purely created by the northeast to fulfil the aspiration of our people," Sangma added. The NPP has 21 MLAs in the 60-member Meghalaya House, four in the Manipur House and five MLAs in Arunachal Pradesh. It had two MLAs in Nagaland until they merged with the ruling Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party earlier this year. Veteran leader and former chief minister D D Lapang, who was also present at the meeting, said the party will prepare a road map to take its ideologies and vision to every nook and corner of the northeast. "It is our responsibility to carry forward the onus of representing the regional aspirations at the national level. The NPP has remained committed and it will continue to fulfil its agenda," Lapang said. Among others who were present at Saturday's meet were Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Joykumar Singh and legislative party leader of Arunachal Pradesh Mutchu Mithi.

Will continue to serve northeast people, expand National People's Party base: Conrad K Sangma

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/flooding-in-illegal-coal-mine-in-meghalaya-13-feared-dead-183935">Thirteen people remain trapped</a> in an illegal coal mine due to flooding in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district.

The incident was reported to the district authorities Thursday morning and rescue efforts are on, Superintendent of Police (SP) Sylvester Nongtynger said.

A pump was pressed into service around 4 pm that day and is being turned off every three hours to give it a rest, officials said on Friday.

Two teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) consisting of over 60 personnel and 12 personnel from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have present on the site.

"We are trying to pump the water out from the mine which is about 370 feet deep. The water level is about 70 feet according to the NDRF," Police DIG (eastern range) A R Mawthoh told PTI.

NDRF divers will also make an attempt to reach the trapped miners, the DIG said.

The miners went in by 15 feet by 15 feet vertical shaft which is around 370 feet deep. At the bottom of the mine, at least four to five horizontal holes are dug from which coal chips are taken out, local people said.

"The chances of survival of the miners are very bleak. The mine is way deeper than the nearby river. There are also around 20 shafts," an elder from the village said, adding three of the trapped miners are from the village and the rest are non-tribals.

"Appropriate actions will be taken against people who are involved in illegal mining," Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said.&nbsp;

Thirteen people remain trapped in an illegal coal mine due to flooding in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district. The incident was reported to the district authorities Thursday morning and rescue efforts are on, Superintendent of Police (SP) Sylvester Nongtynger said.

Thirteen people remain trapped in an illegal coal mine due to flooding in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district. The incident was reported to the district authorities Thursday morning and rescue efforts are on, Superintendent of Police (SP) Sylvester Nongtynger said. A pump was pressed into service around 4 pm that day and is being turned off every three hours to give it a rest, officials said on Friday. Two teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) consisting of over 60 personnel and 12 personnel from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have present on the site. "We are trying to pump the water out from the mine which is about 370 feet deep. The water level is about 70 feet according to the NDRF," Police DIG (eastern range) A R Mawthoh told PTI. NDRF divers will also make an attempt to reach the trapped miners, the DIG said. The miners went in by 15 feet by 15 feet vertical shaft which is around 370 feet deep. At the bottom of the mine, at least four to five horizontal holes are dug from which coal chips are taken out, local people said. "The chances of survival of the miners are very bleak. The mine is way deeper than the nearby river. There are also around 20 shafts," an elder from the village said, adding three of the trapped miners are from the village and the rest are non-tribals. "Appropriate actions will be taken against people who are involved in illegal mining," Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said.

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