Manipur has emerged as a leader in MSME registrations in the northeastern region, with 12,438 businesses registered between 2015 and 2019, half of which are owned by women, Chief Minister N Biren Singh revealed. Highlighting state initiatives like the "One Family One Livelihood" mission and the Manipur State Credit Guarantee Scheme, Singh emphasized the government's focus on entrepreneurship, youth empowerment, and addressing challenges such as technical support and awareness.