On his first visit to Manipur since the conflict erupted on May 3, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the state as a “vital pillar of India’s progress” while addressing a programme to launch development initiatives in Churachandpur.
The Prime Minister upon his arrival in Churachandpur via Mizoram by road on Saturday afternoon, met internally displaced persons (IDPs) from the Kuki and Zomi communities, laid the foundation for projects worth Rs 7,300 crore, and addressed a public gathering at the Peace Ground in Tuibong.
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.
The projects included major infrastructure works such as the Manipur Urban Roads and Drainage Improvement Project, the Manipur Infotech Development Project (MIND), working women’s hostels, super-speciality healthcare facilities in hill districts, rural connectivity initiatives, school infrastructure upgrades, and road projects under the Bharatmala Pariyojana.
“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,” wrote PM Modi on X on Friday.
