Imphal, 10 September 2016 ( Evening News ): Chief Minister today asserted only govt cannot solve the problem of unemployment and stressed the role of private sector. Speaking at the flagging off of Run Raise Respond North East Half Marathon organised with an aim of encouraging entrepreneurs in the region at Kangla Fort, Chief Minister said although Manipur has huge untapped natural resources, frequent bandhs and blockades hamper the economic growth and overall progress of the state. Okram Ibobi also wished that the half marathon may bring understandings among the people of the state and bring prosperity. The Half Marathon organised by Henly Ventures Private Limited with the support of UK national Nigel Eastwood started from Kangla Fort and culminated at Nambol Sabal Leikai. Commerce and Industries Minister Govindas Konthoujam, Rajya Sabha MP Mary Kom among others attended the flagging off ceremony. Individual enthusiasts and entrepreneurs from around the state took part in the half marathon race.