PM Modi inaugurates and lays foundation stones for projects worth Rs. 8,500 crore in Manipur.

On 13 September 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Imphal and Churachandpur in Manipur to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for development projects worth over Rs. 8,500 crore. These projects cover infrastructure, connectivity, healthcare, education, digital development, and women’s empowerment, marking a major boost to Manipur’s growth and welfare.

      - In Imphal, PM Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth Rs. 1,200 crore, including the Civil Secretariat built at a cost of Rs. 538 crore and the new Manipur Police Headquarters developed at around Rs. 101 crore.

      - The Prime Minister also inaugurated an Information Technology (IT) Special Economic Zone (SEZ) at Mantripukhri, Imphal, developed at a cost of Rs. 114 crore.

      - As part of women’s empowerment, PM Modi inaugurated new “Ima” (Mothers) Markets across Tengnoupal, Noney, Pallel, and Moirang districts, worth Rs. 24 crore, to provide a strong platform for women entrepreneurs, traders, and self-help groups (SHGs) engaged in local and traditional businesses.

Main Point :-   (i) In Imphal West, he inaugurated the Leishang Hiden Cultural & Heritage Park, developed at a cost of Rs. 13 crore, with the objective of preserving and promoting Manipur’s cultural diversity, indigenous heritage, and local traditions for tourism and educational enrichment.

      (ii) In Churachandpur, PM Modi launched projects worth more than Rs. 7,300 crore, including the Manipur Urban Roads, Drainage and Asset Management Improvement Project worth Rs. 3,647 crore, alongside five National Highway (NH) projects worth Rs. 2,500 crore, significantly enhancing road connectivity and urban infrastructure.

(iii) Other major launches at Churachandpur included the Manipur Infotech Development (MIND) Project, worth Rs. 550 crore, focused on digital empowerment and IT-led services, and Working Women’s Hostels at nine locations worth Rs. 142 crore, promoting women’s safety, housing, and employment participation across the state.
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