Foundation stones of 22 projects lined up for PM's visit
Source: The Sangai Express / PIB

Imphal, January 02 2022: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will land in Imphal on January 4 and inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of 22 projects worth over Rs 4800 crore.

The Prime Minister will inaugurate 13 projects worth around Rs 1850 crore and lay the foundation stone of 9 projects worth around Rs 2950 crore.

These projects relate to diverse sectors such as road infrastructure, drinking water supply, health, urban development, housing, Information Technology, skill development, art and culture among others.

In line with the country wide project to improve connectivity, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of five National Highway projects to be built at a cost of over Rs 1700 crore.

The construction of these highways with a cumulative length of more than 110 kilometers, will be a major step to improve the road connectivity of the region.

Foundation stones of 22 projects lined up for PM's visit

Another important infrastructure that will enhance seamless year-round connectivity to Silchar from Imphal and reduce traffic congestion, is the construction of steel bridge over Barak River on NH-37 at a cost of over Rs 75 crore.

This steel bridge will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister.

The Prime Minister will also dedicate 2,387 mobile towers built at a cost of around Rs 1,100 crore to the people of Manipur and 'water transmission system of Thoubal Multi-Purpose Project', the water supply scheme for Tamenglong headquarters and the 'augmentation of Senapati District Headquarter Water Supply Scheme' .

To strengthen the health sector, the Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone of 'State of the Art Cancer Hospital' in Imphal which will be constructed at around Rs 160 crore on PPP basis and a '200 bedded Covid Hospital at Kiyamgei.' The Prime Minister will inaugurate Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC)', 'Development of Western River front on Imphal River (Phase I)' and 'Development of Mall Road at Thangal Bazar (Phase I)'.

The Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) will provide a variety of technology based services in the city, including traffic management, solid waste management and city surveillance.

Other development projects under the mission will boost tourism & local economy and provide employment opportunities.

The Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of 'Centre for Invention, Innovation, Incubation and Training (CIIIT)' to be built in the State at a cost of about Rs 200 crore.

This project is the biggest PPP initiative in the State and will provide a boost to the Information Technology sector.

The Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone for Manipur Institute of Performing Arts at Gurgaon, Haryana and inaugurate the renovated Govindajee Temple at Imphal.

He will also inaugurate the INA complex at Moirang.

In line with the mantra of 'Sabka Saath-Sabka Vikas-Sabka Vishwas', the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of 72 more projects worth over Rs 130 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram.

These projects will provide the infrastructural support in health and education sectors for holistic development of the minority communities.

To strengthen the handloom industry, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of two projects worth Rs 36 crore namely, 'Mega Handloom Cluster' at Nongpok Kakching in Imphal East and 'Craft and Handloom Village' in Moirang.

The Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone for the construction of Government Residential Quarters at New Checkon to be built at a cost of around Rs 390 crore.

This will be an integrated housing colony with modern amenities.

He will also lay the foundation stone of a ropeway project at Ibudhou Marjing, Imphal East.

Later, the Prime Minister will leave Imphal for Agartala.