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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Manipur to launch significant development projects worth thousands of crores. The initiatives include road infrastructure, women's hostels, and IT development projects aimed at boosting the state's economy. This visit comes at a crucial time when Manipur has been facing ethnic conflicts between Meitei and Kuki communities. The government emphasizes these projects will enhance connectivity and create job opportunities while promoting inclusive growth across the state.

Key Points: PM Modi Commits to Inclusive Development During Manipur Visit

  • PM Modi inaugurates Rs 7300 crore development projects in Manipur
  • Focus on infrastructure including national highways and urban roads
  • Special emphasis on women's empowerment through hostels and markets
  • Projects aim to boost connectivity and job creation in the region
  • Visit comes amid ongoing ethnic tensions between Meitei and Kuki communities
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We are fully committed to furthering inclusive and all-round development of Manipur: PM Modi

PM Modi visits Manipur to inaugurate projects worth Rs 7300 crore, focusing on infrastructure, women's hostels, and national highway development amid ongoing ethnic tensions.

"We are fully committed to furthering inclusive and all-round development of Manipur. - PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, September 13

Ahead of his historic visit to Manipur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the Central government is committed to furthering inclusive and all-round development of Manipur. PM Modi will attend programmes in Churachandpur and Imphal on Saturday.

In a post on X, PM Modi shared, "I will be attending programmes in Churachandpur and Imphal tomorrow, 13th September. We are fully committed to furthering inclusive and all-round development of Manipur. The foundation stone for road projects, National Highway projects, women hostels and more would be laid. The projects being inaugurated include the Civil Secretariat at Mantripukhri, the IT SEZ Building and the New Police Headquarters at Mantripukhri, a unique all-women's market in various districts."

PM Modi will be visiting five states, namely Mizoram, Manipur, Assam, West Bengal and Bihar from 13th to 15th September (Saturday to Monday), to inaugurate and lay the foundation stones of projects worth Rs 71,850 crore, according to the Prime Minister's Office on Friday.

PM Modi further shared, "Over the next few days, on 13th, 14th and 15th September, I will be attending programmes in Mizoram, Manipur, Assam, West Bengal and Bihar which are aimed at boosting 'Ease of Living.' These projects will have a very positive impact on people's lives, especially towards boosting connectivity, job creation and more."

In line with his commitment to inclusive, sustainable and holistic development of Manipur, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over Rs 7,300 crore at Churachandpur. The projects include Manipur Urban Roads, drainage and asset management improvement project worth over Rs 3,600 crore; 5 National Highway projects worth more than Rs 2,500 crore; Manipur Infotech Development (MIND) project, Working Women Hostels at 9 locations, among others.

Prime Minister will also inaugurate multiple development projects worth more than Rs 1,200 crore at Imphal. They include the Civil Secretariat at Mantripukhri; IT SEZ Building and New Police Headquarters at Mantripukhri; Manipur Bhawans at Delhi and Kolkata; and Ima Markets, unique all women's market, in 4 districts.

The eruption of ethnic conflict on May 3, 2023, along with the persistent discord between the Meitei and Kuki communities, has inflicted lasting damage on Manipur, hindering its economy, disrupting its social cohesion, and destabilising its political landscape.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Infrastructure development is good, but what about the ongoing ethnic tensions? Development projects won't mean much if peace isn't restored first. The government needs to address both issues simultaneously.
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Arjun K
National Highway projects worth ₹2500 crore! This will boost connectivity and tourism in the Northeast. Great step for regional development 🚗
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Meera T
As someone from Manipur, I appreciate the focus on women's empowerment through working hostels and markets. But implementation is key - hope these projects actually reach the people who need them most.
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Vikram M
₹7300 crore investment in Manipur is substantial. Hope this brings job opportunities for local youth and helps rebuild the economy after the conflicts.
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Sarah B
The IT SEZ building could be a game-changer for digital infrastructure in the region. Northeast has so much potential waiting to be unlocked!

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