Imphal (Manipur) [India], October 23 : Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday announced several major national highway projects in the state and expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari for their support in fostering the growth and development of Manipur.
The Chief Minister announced 28 significant national highway projects and outlined plans for a new Rs 1,000 crore road project aimed at improving urban infrastructure.
"Pleased to share that 28 major NH projects are in progress across Manipur. A new Rs 1,000 crore road project is also set to begin soon, bringing much-needed infrastructure to both urban areas and hill district headquarters. I sincerely thank PM Narendra Modi and Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari for these projects that support the growth and development of Manipur," the Chief Minister posted on X.
Biren Singh also mentioned that around 700 permanent houses have been built for displaced persons, with an additional 7,000 homes approved by the Centre to provide temporary accommodation for those in relief camps.
"Around 700 permanent houses for displaced persons have been built, and another 7,000 homes to provide temporary accommodation for those in relief camps have been approved by the Centre. Special thanks to PM Narendra Modi and HM Amit Shah for their continued support in restoring normalcy," he posted on X.
Earlier last week, in a significant first meeting since the violent crisis erupted in Manipur on May 3, 2023, a group of elected members of the state's Assembly representing Kuki-Zo-Hmar, Meitei, and Naga communities discussed the current situation and appealed to the people to shun violence.
This move marked the first direct discussions between Kuki, Meitei, and Naga representatives, highlighting the Centre's commitment to facilitating dialogue between the fractured communities.
The talks, organised by the Ministry of Home Affairs, were held in the national capital in the presence of senior ministry officials, MLAs, and ministers from the Kuki-Zo-Hmar, Meitei, and Naga communities.
"The meeting unanimously resolved to appeal to all communities in the state to shun violence so that no more innocent lives are lost," the MHA said in a statement issued after the meeting.