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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Manipur on Saturday for his first visit since the 2023 violence. He inaugurated multiple development projects worth over Rs 10,000 crore across Imphal and Churachandpur districts. Local residents expressed excitement about witnessing the Prime Minister's visit firsthand. The trip is part of Modi's three-day tour of five northeastern states focusing on infrastructure development.

Key Points: PM Modi Visits Manipur Inaugurates Rs 10000 Crore Projects

  • PM Modi's first Manipur visit since the 2023 ethnic violence outbreak
  • Inaugurates projects worth Rs 7300 crore in Churachandpur including highways
  • Launches Rs 1200 crore projects in Imphal including Ima Markets and IT SEZ
  • Part of a three-day, five-state tour with projects worth Rs 71850 crore
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PM Modi arrives in Manipur, to inaugurate projects worth over Rs 10,000 cr in Imphal, Churanchandpur

PM Modi arrives in Manipur for the first time since 2023 violence, inaugurating projects worth over Rs 10,000 crore in Imphal and Churachandpur.

"It feels great. I am fortunate that I will be able to see the PM for the first time in my life. I am excited - Nancy, Churachandpur resident"

Imphal, September 13

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Manipur on Saturday, where he is set to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple projects in Churanchandpur and Imphal.

People in Churanchandpur have expressed their happiness.

"It feels great. I am fortunate that I will be able to see the PM for the first time in my life. I am excited," a woman named Nancy told ANI at the event venue.

Imphal has been experienced rain from morning.

Elaborate security arrangements have been made in Manipur, with the Imphal city being all decked up to welcome him. Visuals from accross the state capital showed extensive deployment of police and security personnel.

This will be Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first visit to the state since the violence broke out in 2023.

PM Modi is on a three-day tour of five states -- Mizoram, Manipur, Assam, West Bengal, and Bihar -- from September 13 to 15. During the visit, he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones of projects worth Rs 71,850 crore.

While in Manipur, PM Modi will lay the foundation stone of projects worth over Rs 7,300 crore at Churachandpur at 12:30 pm. These include the Manipur Urban Roads, drainage and asset management project worth Rs 3,600 crore; five National Highway projects worth more than Rs 2,500 crore; the Manipur Infotech Development (MIND) project; and working women's hostels at nine locations.

In Imphal, he will inaugurate multiple development projects worth more than Rs 1,200 crore in Imphal today. 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.

Earlier today, PM Modi inaugurated the Mizoram's first railway line, Bairabi-Sairang line through live video conferencing.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
Great to see focus on women's empowerment with the working women's hostels and Ima Markets! Northeast development has been neglected for too long. These projects will create employment opportunities for local youth 👍
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Aman W
While infrastructure development is welcome, I hope the government also addresses the underlying issues that led to last year's violence. Development without peace and reconciliation won't be sustainable in the long run.
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Sarah B
The railway line in Mizoram and highway projects in Manipur will improve connectivity tremendously! Better infrastructure means better access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities for remote areas 🚆
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Vikram M
₹71,850 crore investment across 5 states shows the government's commitment to developing the Northeast. This is what 'Act East Policy' actually looks like on ground! Proud of our PM's vision for inclusive development 🇮🇳
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Nisha Z
Hope the implementation matches the announcements. Many projects get announced but we need to ensure they are completed on time and benefit the local people, not just contractors from outside.

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