The land of Manipur is the land of courage and determination. These hills are a priceless gift of nature, PM Modi said in Churachandpur
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid foundation stones for projects worth over 7,300 crore from Manipur’s Churachandpur district.
Among these projects were Manipur urban roads, drainage and asset management improvement initiative worth 3,647 crore and Manipur Infotech Development (MIND) project worth 550 crore, an official statement said.
He also laid the foundation for nine working women’s hostels worth 142 crore, and super-speciality and healthcare facilities to be developed at 105 crore.
Mr. Modi laid the foundation stones for infrastructure development in and around Polo Ground at 30 crore, and the strengthening of facilities of 120 schools at a cost of 134 crore in all 16 districts.
Various projects pertaining to rural connectivity, education and tourism in parts of Manipur with a total value of 102 crore were also included on the list of initiatives for which the foundation stones were laid.
Construction of a multipurpose indoor stadium worth Rs 36 crore at Khuman Lampak Sports Complex in Imphal, and upgradation of NH 102 A in Tengnoupal sections worth 502 crore, were also on the list.
Before arriving in Manipur, Mr. Modi launched projects worth 9,000 crore in Mizoram and addressed a public rally virtually from Lengpui Airport near Aizawl as he could not reach the venue, Lammual Ground in the heart of the city, due to heavy rain.
In Mizoram, Mr. Modi launched the Bairabi-Sairang line, which brought landlocked Mizoram to the country’s railway map, and said it was a historic day for the state as it would connect the state capital Aizawl with major metropolises.