Manipur CM targets 2028 for Jiribam-Tupul-Imphal railway, highlights Modi's development push

Guwahati: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh said that the completion of railway connectivity project from Jiribam-Tupul- Imphal is targeted to be completed by 2028.

Singh lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his visionary guidance, under which India has witnessed progress across various sectors during the last 12 years.

He continued, that while Manipur has particularly benefitted through major initiatives in infrastructure, education, healthcare, sports, connectivity and social welfare, contributing significantly to the State’s development and growth during his tenure.


Singh said that Modi has become the longest serving elected Prime Minister of India till date.

Addressing the media, Singh stated that recognising the exceptional sporting talent and spirit of athletes in the State, the first of its kind in the Nation, National Sports University was set up in Manipur under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.

Regarding the implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system in Manipur, Singh stated that the long-cherished demand of the people of Manipur was fulfilled by the NDA government on December 9, 2019.

The Chief Minister informed that the INS Imphal, largest and most advanced stealth guided missile destroyer, was launched and commissioned into the Indian Navy marking a proud moment for the people of Manipur.

He further stated that, for the first time in the history of Manipur, a medical college was established in a hill district of Churachandpur marking a significant milestone.

Also, the ongoing construction of the new integrated terminal of the Bir Tikendrajit International Airport is expected to be completed very soon.

During the press briefing, Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho of the Naga People’s Front (NPF) stated that India achieved its emissions intensity reduction target of 33-35 % from 2005 levels, eleven years ahead of schedule. Reductions have already exceeded 36%.

Minister (Home) Govindas Konthoujam stated that border fencing along the Indo-Mayanmar border has been undergoing in war footing.

Minister (Tourism) Khuraijam Loken Singh of National People’s Party (NPP) stated that in honour of the Manipuri freedom fighters of Anglo Manipur War 1891, the Indian government has renamed Mount Harriet at Andaman and Nicobar Islands to Mount Manipur in October 2021.