Manipur CM N. Biren Singh launches two mega projects in Imphal

Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has launched two mega projects in a function held at Lamphelpat in Imphal West district yesterday.

The two projects are the rejuvenation of Lamphelpat Water Body to Alleviate Urban Flooding, Providing a Sustainable Water Source for Imphal City and Promoting Eco-Tourism and Integrated Sewerage System for City of Imphal Phase-II.

The project- Rejuvenation of Lamphelpat Water Body to Alleviate Urban Flooding, Providing Sustainable Water Source for Imphal City and Promoting Eco-Tourism will be taken up under the New Development Bank at a Project Cost of around 650 rupees crore with project duration of 4 years. Around 443 acres of land have already been acquired for the project by the government.

The Integrated Sewerage System



for City of Imphal Phase-II has a project cost of around 1255 crore rupees. Under phase-II, the project will be expanded to more localities and will also include construction of pump houses and laying of pipelines among others.

Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh appealed to the people of State to cooperate and support the project and help the government. He said that the State needs to take up development projects as the State slowly returns to normalcy.

He also said that the State Government is showing that despite having so many difficulties, Manipur has overcome everything. Mr. Biren also appealed to everyone including Ministers, MLAs and government officials to work day and night as a team for the development of the State.