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 Executive Summary ……………………. 3  Manipur Vision ………………………….. 4  Advantage Manipur ………………..…… 5  Manipur – An Introduction ……………... 6  Infrastructure Status………………...…. 14  Business Opportunities………………… 27  Doing Business in Manipur………..….. 46  State Acts & Policies ……………..…… 51

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Flourishing bamboo • With about 3,268 square km of area covered by bamboo forests, Manipur is one of India’s processing industry largest bamboo producing states and a major contributor to the country’s bamboo industry.

Strong handicrafts • Manipur has the highest number of handicrafts units as well as the highest number of industry craftpersons comprising skilled and semi-skilled artisans in the entire north-eastern region.

Strong handlooms • Handlooms is the largest cottage industry in Manipur and the state ranks among the top industry five in terms of the number of looms in the country.

• Manipur has the advantage of acting as India’s ‘Gateway to the East’ through Moreh town, Strong border trade which is the only feasible land route for trade between India and Myanmar and other opportunities Southeast Asian countries.

• The Ema Bazaar is one of India’s largest markets run by women. This market majorly sells Largest women-run handloom and handicraft products such as earthen pots, knives, shawls and puppets; as market in the country well as all kinds of dried fish and vegetables.

• Due to its wealth of flora and fauna, Manipur is described as a ‘flower on lofty heights’, ‘a A tourist’s paradise jewel of India’ and ‘Switzerland of the East’. Its breathtaking scenic beauty makes it a tourist’s paradise.

The average rate of electricity for agriculture is 4.2 cents (US), while the rate for industry is Lowest power tariffs • 6.2 cents (US); these are relatively low rates in comparison to most other Indian states.

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MANIPUR VISION 2025

• Introduce and expand rail • Develop the state as an network to connect , education hub and attract Jiribam, Moreh and Guwahati. students from other states. • Build a tunneled roadway • Establish polytechniques, from Imphal railway station to engineering and medical Lamding in Thoubal district. colleges.

• Provide disease free living by • Setting up export processing improving the health and zones (EPZs) in every district nutritional status of the people. Transport Education and SEZ for different sectors. • Institutes for nursing, • Identify potential areas and paramedics and medical form industrial hubs to develop technicians to be set up in Health Industries the area. every district. VISION 2025 Information kiosks and tourist • Effective implementation of • Tourism Environment service centres at prominent integrated watershed places. management programmes and Promote tourism by prevention of soil erosion. • Agriculture Infrastructure showcasing the wild life, • Preserve and rejuvenate the religious traditions, adventure, Loktak lake for sustainable art and culture of the state. eco-system of the state.

• Produce surplus rice and stop • Create Rural Infrastructure importing rice from other states. Development Fund for providing • Promote organic farming and infrastructure facilities like encourage farmers to use power, education, healthcare, modern technologies. housing and water supply. • Develop Imphal airport into an international airport. Source: Confederation of Indian Industry

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ADVANTAGE MANIPUR

Conducive agro-climatic Hydropower Growing demand Link with Southeast Asian 2014-15 conditions countries Manipur holds significant cultivation Installed • • Moreh town offers a feasible land- potential for various horticultural crops Hydropower capacity: route between India and Myanmar due to varied agro-climatic conditions. and to the Southeast Asian countries. potential: 80.98 MW as Entrepreneurs get easy access to • • Moreh has a land customs station; an 2,200 MW of June 2015 process and market a wide variety of Integrated Check Post (ICP) is also rare and exotic medicinal and being developed aromatic plants grown in Manipur. • The state is bounded by Nagaland to the north, Mizoram to the south, and Assam to the west. Advantage Manipur Rich labour pool Facilitating • With a 76.9 per cent literacy rate, infrastructure and ample space Manipur offers a largely educated workforce. • Imphal has one airport and Air India • Knowledge of English is an added provides air cargo services. Four advantage for the Manipuri workforce. national highways run through the state. • Multi-ethnicity and diversity are • The railway line under construction on among Manipur’s strong the Manipur-Assam border is a national characteristics. priority project. • Systems like Khutlang to promote • Manipur has a land area of 22,327 sq km women in mainstream work force. and a pollution free environment.

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MANIPUR FACT FILE

The Manipur river basin has seven major rivers – Imphal, Iril, Nambul, Sekmai, Chakpi, Thoubal and Khuga. Loktak Lake, the largest fresh-water lake in the Northeast, is situated in the state.

Different ethnic groups include Meetei, Kuki, Hmar, Naga, Pangal, Gorkhali and Bishnupriya Manipuri.

Parameters Manipur Capital Imphal Geographical area (sq km) 22,327 Source: www.mapsofindia.com Administrative districts (No) 9 Manipur is situated in the eastern-most corner of Northeast Population density (persons per sq km) 115 India. The state shares borders with other north-eastern Total population (million) 2.6 states of Nagaland, Mizoram and Assam and the neighbouring country of Myanmar. Male population (million) 1.3 Female population (million) 1.3 Meiteilon (Manipuri) is the state language, although, English and Hindi are also commonly used for communication. Sex ratio (females per 1,000 males) 992 Literacy rate (%) 76.9 Depending on the altitude of the hill ranges, the climatic condition varies from tropical to sub-alpine. Source: Government of Manipur website, www.manipur.gov.in, Census 2011

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MANIPUR IN FIGURES … (1/2)

Parameter Manipur All states Source Economy 2014-15 2014-15

TechSci Estimates based on “Advanced GSDP as a percentage of all states’ GSDP 0.12 100.0 Estimates” provided by Directorate of Economics and Statistics of Manipur TechSci Estimates based on “Advanced GSDP growth rate (%) -0.8 7.3 Estimates” provided by Directorate of Economics and Statistics of Manipur TechSci Estimates based on “Advanced Per capita GSDP (US$ ) 779.9 1,389.61 Estimates” provided by Directorate of Economics and Statistics of Manipur Physical Infrastructure Installed power capacity (MW) 206.11* 272,502.95 Central Electricity Authority, as of May 2015 Telecom Regulatory Authority of India-April Wireless subscribers (No) 10,512,330^** 973,347,094 2015 Telecom Regulatory Authority of India-April Broadband subscribers (No) 660,000^*** 100,760,000 2015

National highway length (km) 1,745.74 92,851.07 National Highway Authority of India April-2015

Airports (No) 3 132 Airports Authority of India

^Combined figures for the North-East states comprising Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura *As of June 2015, ** As of May 2015, ***As of March 2014

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MANIPUR IN FIGURES … (2/2)

Parameter Manipur All states Source

Social Indicators

Literacy rate (%) 76.9 73.0 Census 2011

Birth rate (per 1,000 population) 14.7 21.4 SRS Bulletin, September 2014 Investments

Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, FDI equity inflows (US$ billion) 0.08* 248.5 April 2000 to March 2015

Outstanding investments (US$ billion) 3.7 2,414.2 CMIE (2013-14)

*FDI inflows for RBI’s (Reserve Bank of India’s) Northeast region, which includes Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura, SRS: Sample Registration System

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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – GSDP

GSDP of Manipur at current prices (in US$ billion) Per capita GSDP (US$)

CAGR CAGR 837.3 786.6 7.8% 5.3% 777.6 779.9 2.45 2.43 722.5 2.24 2.21 643.0 639.7 2.00 600.4 529.2 1.74 514.2 1.68 1.60 463.9 1.30 1.36 1.15 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

At current prices, the total GSDP of Manipur was about US$ The state’s per capita GSDP has increased from US$ 463.9 2.4 billion in 2014-15. in 2004-05 to US$ 779.9 in 2014-15.

The GSDP of the state grew at a CAGR of 7.8 per cent from The per capita GSDP increased at a compound annual 2004-05 to 2014-15 . growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3 per cent between 2004-05 and 2014-15.

Source: TechSci Estimates based on “Advanced Estimates” provided by Directorate of Economics and Statistics of Manipur

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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – NSDP

NSDP of Manipur at current prices (in US$ billion) Per capita NSDP (US$)

CAGR CAGR 736.3 4.7% 680.1 689.7 2.08 2.06 661.4 7.2% 1.97 1.93 634.2 573.4 571.3 1.76 536.7 1.55 1.50 1.43 462.1 474.6 416.0 1.16 1.22 1.03 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

In 2014-15, the total NSDP of Manipur at current prices was The state’s per capita NSDP in 2014-15 was US$ 661.4 as about US$ 2.06 billion. compared to US$ 415.9 in 2004-05.

From 2004-05 to 2014-15, the average NSDP growth rate The per capita NSDP increased at a CAGR of 4.7 per cent was about 7.2 per cent. between 2004-05 and 2013-14.

Source: TechSci Estimates based on “Advanced Estimates” provided by Directorate of Economics and Statistics of Manipur

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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION OF GSDP

There has been a drastic shift in the sectoral contribution Percentage distribution of GSDP from secondary to tertiary sector. The overall performance of the economy of the state over the years has been CAGR encouraging. 38.6 11.9% In 2014-15, the tertiary sector contributed 56.2 per cent to 56.2 the state’s GSDP at current prices, followed by the secondary sector at 22.4 per cent. 36.7 2.6% 22.4 The tertiary sector grew at an average rate of 11.9 per cent between 2004-05 and 2014-15; driven by trade, hotels, real 24.7 6.2% 21.4 estate, finance, insurance, transport, communications and other services. 2004-052004-05 2014 2012-13-15

Primary Secondary Tertiary The secondary sector grew at an average rate of 2.6 per cent during the period between 2004-05 and 2014-15. Its Source: TechSci Estimates based on “Advanced growth was mainly driven by construction and Estimates” provided by Directorate of Economics and manufacturing. Statistics of Manipur

The primary sector grew at an average rate of 6.2 per cent between 2004-05 and 2014-15.

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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION

Natural forests cover about 77 per cent of the total Annual production geographical area of Manipur. Agriculture has a significant Crop – share in the state’s domestic product and provides 2014-15 (‘000 tonnes) employment to about 52.2 per cent of the total workers in Paddy (rice) 588.9* the state. Pineapple 136.31 Teak, pine, oak, uningthou, leihao, bamboo, cane, etc, are Banana 90.45 important forest resources. In addition, rubber, tea, coffee, orange and cardamom are grown in the hill areas. Food and Orange 41.2 cash crops are grown mainly in the valley region. Cabbage 84.53

Passion fruit 81.0 Major fruits grown in the state are pineapple, lime, lemon, banana, orange, papaya, plum and passion fruit. Lemon 52.65 Brinjal 63.9 In 2014-15 the total production of vegetables and fruits in Peas 59.42 the state was 0.82 million metric tonnes. Cauliflower 30.25 Rice is the staple food of Manipur and is grown in both the hills and the plains. In 2013-14, total production of paddy (rice) was 588,870 metric tonnes in the state. Rice and cash Source: Indian Horticulture Database 2015, National Horticulture Board, crops make up for the main vegetation cover in the valley Department of Commerce & Industries, Department of Agriculture, area of state. Government of Manipur *In 2013-14

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ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – FDI INFLOWS & INVESTMENTS

According to the Department of Industrial Policy & FDI Equity Inflows, 2008-09 to 2014-15 (US$ million)* Promotion (DIPP), the cumulative FDI inflows to the Northeast states from April 2000 to March 2015 amounted to US$ 84 million. 42 Trade, hotel, restaurants, public administration and real estate are the major contributors behind the growth of the state.

In 2014-15, public administration accounted for about 19 per 11 cent share in the economy whereas trade, hotel and 8 state’s 5 5 restaurants accounted for 7 per cent share in the overall 1 0.6 GSDP. 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

Source: Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion *Including Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura

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PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – ROADS

Manipur’s three national highways namely - NH-39, NH-53 and NH-150 connect all districts in the state. The prestigious Saurashtra-Silchar Super Highway project will be extended up to Moreh. Manipur is expected to become the gateway to South-East Asia.

In March 2015, the central government and Asian Development Bank signed an agreement for improving road connectivity and increasing domestic and regional trade in the state. Cost of this project is estimated to be US$ 300 million.

The NH-53 is also another major highway that connects Imphal with Jirighat on the Manipur-Assam border. The NH-150, the other crucial highway, runs southwards, connecting Manipur with Seling in Mizoram.

The Government of India has a trilateral agreement with Thailand and Myanmar to construct a trans-Asian highway connecting India (through Manipur) to the two countries. The project is in construction phase.

Road type Road length (km) The Manipur State Road Transport Corporation (MSRSTC) provides state road transport services. National 1,745.74 highways As of May 2015, the state had 1,745.74 km of national highways. By the end of March 2013, the state had a total road network of 14,505 km, which include national highways, NEC, BRTF & other roads.

Source: NHAI

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PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – AIRPORTS AND RAILWAYS

There are three airports in Manipur. The state has a domestic airport at Imphal – the Tulihal Airport, which is located about 8 km from the heart of the city. This is linked with other stations in the region through Indian Airlines, Jet Airways and Alliance Air.

Imphal Airport is the second-largest airport in the north- Imphal eastern region with postal air cargo services for six days a week. In October 2013, the airport was given international status. The airport is being expanded to Domestic airport increase parking space for more aircrafts and to make it an international standard airport. A new terminal building with cold-storage facilities is in the pipeline.

A railway-line from Jiribam (on the Manipur-Assam border) is under construction as a national priority Construction & development of airport projects project. This railway line is expected to connect Imphal with the rest of India by 2016 and is estimated to cost Airport Name of work Status (%) approximately US$ 737.4 million. Expansion of airport apron to link with The passenger traffic in Imphal was 628,756 in 2013-14 taxiway in order to accommodate 3 A-321 85.5 which declined to 612,188 in 2014-15. Aircraft & 3 ATR-72 aircrafts lmphal movement in the Imphal airport has decreased from 5,344 in 2013-14 to 4,803 in 2014-15. Boundary wall constructed at new land for 100 airport expansion Cargo handled from the state has increased from 4,101 tonnes in 2013-14 to 4,467 tonnes in 2014-15.

Source: Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India

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PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – POWER

As of May 2015, Manipur had a total installed power The power supply of the state depends upon the central generation capacity of 206.11 MW. sector generating stations located in the North Eastern Region. They include - Loktak Hydro Electric Project; Kopili Of the total installed power generation capacity, 80.98 MW HE Project; Khandong HE Project; Doyang HE Project and was contributed by hydropower, 119.68 MW by thermal Rangnadi HE Project. The Loktak Hydro Electric Project is power and renewable power contributed 5.45 MW of the main source of power supply in the state. capacity. Installed power capacity (MW)* Hydropower majors such as Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVNL) and National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited (NHPC) are jointly setting up a mega hydro electric power project at Tipaimukh, with an investment of US$2 206.11 billion. On completion, the project would have six generating 178.8 178.8 157.9 157.8 157.8 157.8 units of 250 MW each totalling to 1,500 MW. As of August 2015, the plant is in the commissioning phase.

The state has a hydropower potential of about 2,200 MW.

As of March 2015, the state had achieved 87.67 per cent of village electrification. 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

Source: Central Electricity Authority *As of June 2015

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PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – TELECOM

Telecommunication infrastructure in the state includes - independent satellite link with Delhi and Shillong; micro- Telecom infrastructure (May 2015)^ wave link with Kohima and beyond; 40 digital exchanges; and internet C-II net working at Imphal with 810 connections Wireless subscribers 10,512,330 to all district headquarters. Wire-line subscribers 126, 425

As of May 2015, the North-eastern states of India had 10.5 BSNL telephone connections 1,410,251 million wireless subscribers and 126,425 wire-line Broadband subscribers 0.66* subscribers. Post offices^^ 697 As of May 2015, the Manipur had 1,410,251 Bharat Tele-density 76.63 Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) telephone connections.

Source: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, India Post ^Combined figures for the North-eastern states, ^^Post offices in Manipur *As of March 2014

Major telecom operators in Manipur Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) Aircel Limited Vodafone Essar Reliance Communications Tata Teleservices IDEA Cellular

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DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE

Urban and Regional Development Plans Formulation & Implementation Guidelines (URDPFI), 2014 has been documented for states and planning department agencies to follow the norms for various provisions of urban development. Planning for development is an envisioning process which requires a sound assessment of the ground issues and provides options for sustainability within the bound constraints of the demographic, physical, socio-economic, jurisdiction and financial aspects.

Under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) UIG, three projects, costing US$ 25.5 million, were sanctioned in Manipur as of March 2014.

As of March 2014, a total of US$ 15.4 million was released for the UIG projects under JNNURM.

In 2015, the state was allocated US$ 11.91 million for the development of facilities along the Imphal-Moirang-Khongjhom- Moreh route as the state is one of the gateways to the South East Asia.

Source: JNNURM, Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India UIG: Urban Infrastructure and Governance, UIDSSMT: Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme for Small and Medium Towns

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SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – EDUCATION … (1/3)

Manipur has a literacy rate of 76.9 per cent according to the Census 2011; the male literacy rate is 86.49 per cent and Literacy rate (%) the female literacy rate is 73.17 per cent. Literacy rate 76.9 The Education Department of the Government of Manipur Male literacy 86.49 regulates the education system of the state. The Department has four sub-entities: Department of Education Female literacy 73.17 (University and Higher Education), Department of Education (Schools), State Council of Educational Research and Source: Census 2011 Training and Department of Adult Education.

The state has 83 colleges for general education, In the Educational infrastructure Annual Plan 2013-14, the state government proposed an outlay of US$ 20.8 million for the development of general Universities 4 education during the year. Colleges for general education 83

Government high schools 180

Government junior high schools 305

Source: University Grants Commission, Manipur Annual Plan 2013-14, Government of Manipur

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SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – EDUCATION … (2/3)

Several programmes including the National Programme of Nutrition (mid-day meals scheme) support primary Manipur’s education statistics (2014-15) education. The state also promotes education for girls. Primary only: 2,387

Primary with upper primary: 908 Sarva Shiksha Abhiya (SSA) is the Government of India’s Primary with upper primary, flagship programme for achieving universalisation of secondary and higher secondary: 85 elementary education in states of India that proved to be a Number of successful initiative in Manipur. Upper primary only: 49 schools Upper primary with secondary and higher secondary: 21 In 2014-15, 381 primary schools were upgraded to upper primary and 137 upper primary were upgraded to secondary Primary with upper primary, secondary: 654 schools. Upper primary with secondary: 147

SLMA, Manipur, was constituted as per the directive of the Net enrolment Upper primary: 86.2 NLM Authority. The project is funded on sharing basis by ratio the Government of India and the state government.

Source: District Information System for Education Manipur State Portal SLMA - State Literacy Mission Authority NLM - National Literacy Mission

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SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – EDUCATION … (3/3)

Standard norm for education facilities

Sl. No Category Student strength Population served per unit

1 Pre primary, nursery school 2,500 2 Primary school (class I to V) 500 5,000 3 Senior secondary school (VI to XII) 1,000 7,500 4 Integrated school without hostel facility (class I to XII) 1,500 90,000-100,000 5 Integrated school with hostel facility (class I to XII) 1,500 90,000-100,000 6 Physical challenged school 400 45,000-100,000 7 Colleges 1,000-1,500 125,000 8 University campus 1 million 9 Technical education ITI=400, Polytechnic=500 1 million 10 Engineering colleges 1,500 1 million 11 Medical college 1 million 12 Nursing and paramedical institutes 1 million

Source: URDPFI guidelines, 2014

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SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – HEALTH … (1/3)

In 2014-15, the health infrastructure of the state comprised of seven district hospitals, 88 primary health centres, 407 Health indicators primary health sub-centres, 17 community health centres Population served per government hospital 12,098 and 35 dispensaries. Population served per government hospital 1,965 RMC Imphal is an autonomous institution established at the bed initiation of six north eastern states to serve the needs of professional manpower development of all the six states. A Birth rate* 14.7 health and family welfare training centre at Imphal is Death rate* 4.0 providing in service training to health personnel. Infant mortality rate** 10 The health system under the State Health Department is organised at three levels, each level supported by a referral Source: NHM, Government of India centre. The levels are: Central Bureau of Health Intelligence, Government of India *Per thousand persons, **Per thousand live births, Primary care level comprising of primary health sub- centres (PHSCs), primary health centres (PHCs) and community health centres (CHCs). Essential Health infrastructure basic health care is provided at this level. Hospitals 30 Secondary care level comprising of CHCs and Primary health centres 88 district hospitals, which act as referral centres and where comparatively better services are provided Primary health sub-centres 407 with basic specialist facilities. Community health centres 17 Tertiary care level where specialist and super Dispensaries 35 specialist care are provided. The state level hospital (JN Hospital) is providing the service. Source: Manipur Annual Plan 2013-14, Government of Manipur JANUARYAUGUST 2015 2015 For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org 22 MANIPUR JEWEL OF INDIA

SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – HEALTH … (2/3)

The state health department would adopt the following approach/strategies during the 12th Five-Year Plan 2012-17:

Special thrust would be given to rural health care institutions to provide the state with efficient and effective primary health care.

Efforts would be made to reduce infrastructure gaps, as far as practical.

Emphasis would also be given to consolidating and strengthening the existing infrastructure.

Special thrust would be given to constructing and equipping sub-centres, primary health centres and community health centres.

Priority would also be given to constructing hospital buildings and strengthening them with equipment and other facilities.

As PHSCs, PHCs and CHCs have been covered under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM), special attention would be given to constructing and equipping hospitals.

Decentralised planning would also be encouraged to involve the district health authorities and panchayat bodies in planning, implementing and monitoring district schemes to strengthen district health administration.

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SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – HEALTH … (3/3)

Standard norm for health facility Sl. No Category No of beds Population served per unit 1 Dispensary 15,000 2 Nursing home, child welfare and maternity centre 25 to 30 45,000-100,000 3 Polyclinic Some observation 100,000 4 Intermediate hospital (category B) 80 beds initially 100,000 5 Intermediate hospital (category A) 200 beds initially 100,000 6 Multi specialty hospital 200 beds initially 100,000 7 Specialty hospital 200 beds initially 100,000 8 General hospital 500 beds initially 250,000 9 Family welfare centre As per requirement 50,000 10 Diagnostic centre 50,000 11 Veterinary hospital for pets and animals 500,000 12 Dispensary for pet animal and birds 100,000

Source: URDPFI guidelines, 2014

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CULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Manipur has its distinct art forms. The various styles of Manipuri dances include Ras Lila, Nupa Pala, Pung Cholom, Maibi dance and Khamba Thoibi dance.

The Manipur State Museum and Sekta Archaeological Museum preserve the state’s ancient heritage.

A number of festivals are celebrated in Manipur such as Lai Haraoba, Yaoshang (Dol Jatra), Ratha Jatra, festival of Kuki Chin Mizo, Gang-Ngai (festival of Kabui Nagas) and Chumpha.

Theatre and society are closely linked in Manipur. Shumang Iila and Phampak Iila (stage drama) are the two popular types of theatre. The Manipur Dramatic Union, Arian Theatre, Chitrangada Natya Mandir, Society Theatre, Rupmahal, Cosmopolitan Dramatic Union and the Chorus Repertory Theatre are prominent theatre groups in the state.

Manipur’s rich culture and tradition is also represented by its residents’ handloom clothing and handicrafts. Manipuri handloom and handicraft work is world famous for its craftsmanship as well as ingenuity and vibrant colours.

Many indigenous games are played in the state, such as Sagol Kangjei (Manipuri polo), Yubi Lakpi (Manipuri rugby), Hiyang Tannaba (boat race), Mukna (Manipuri wrestling), Kang, Thang-Ta and Sarit Sarat, Mukna Kangjei (or Khong kangjei), Oo- Laobi and Arambai Hunba.

Important stadiums in the state include the Kondompoksi Stadium, the Khuman Lampak Main Stadium and the Mapal Khagjeibung Ground, all are situated in Imphal.

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INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Infrastructure Description

• The food park is constructed on a land area of about 30 acres at Nilakuthi. The Manipur Food Industries Corporation Limited is the implementing agency. The park will host 49 food Nilakuthi Food Park processing units for which common facilities will be provided. The total project cost is estimated to be US$ 5.3 million (revised).

Integrated Infrastructural • The Government of India has sanctioned the IID project at Moreh with a total project cost of Development Project (IID) US$ 1.19 million. As of June 2015, about 75 per cent of the work has been completed.

Export Promotion Industrial • The Government of India has approved the EPIP project at Khunuta Chingjin in the Kakching Park (EPIP) sub-division of Thoubal district at a project cost of US$ 3.1 million.

• The Government of India had sanctioned US$ 0.4 million for construction of two trade centres, Trade centres one at Moreh and another at Imphal. Construction of both the trade centres is complete.

• The Government of India has approved one industrial growth centre project at Lamlai-Napet with a total project cost of US$ 6.2 million. The government has invited an expression of Industrial growth centre interest from the entrepreneurs/units/organisations who are planning/willing to set up industrial units within the proposed centre. As of June 2015, the growth centre is in the construction phase.

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KEY INDUSTRIES

Manipur has got many areas of strength and opportunities Other important corporations include Manipur Handloom & that justify investment in the state. Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited (MHHDCL), Manipur State Information Technology Society (MSITS), The state has abundant natural resources that offer Manipur Electronic Development Corporation Limited potential for the development of infrastructure and industrial (MANITRON) and Manipur Food Industries Corporation sectors. Limited.

The existing Indo-Myanmar border trade currently underway in the border towns of Moreh and Tamu enables a full-scale Key industries trade relationship between India and Myanmar, which would Handlooms further extend to other adjacent countries. • Handicrafts • Sericulture Production and trading units can flourish, taking advantage • of the expanding international trade. • Food processing • Bamboo processing There are also opportunities for investment in creating • Information technology infrastructure facilities in the areas of road construction, • Hydro power power generation, developed industrial areas, water • Tourism facilities, IT services, etc. • Mineral based products

The Manipur Industrial Development Corporation Limited (MANIDCO) is responsible for industrial development in the state.

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KEY INDUSTRIES – HANDLOOM … (1/3)

Handloom is the largest cottage industry in the state. Manipur ranks among the top five states in terms of number of looms in the country. Manipur has around 40 active handloom production centres.

Most of the silk weavers, famous for their skill and intricate designing, are from Wangkhei, Bamon Kampu, Kongba, Khongman and Utlou.

Changkhom, Raivat Kachon, Mareipan, Pheingao, cotton sari, silk sari and Haopheisoi (sarong) are famous fabric products of Manipur.

To provide welfare measures and better working conditions to handloom weavers, schemes such as group insurance, health packages, work-shed cum-housing scheme, project package scheme, integrated handloom village development project and the Deen Dayal Hathkargha Protsahan Yojana are being implemented in the handloom sector.

Fabrics and shawls of Manipur are in great demand in the national and international market.

Manipur Development Society, Manipur Handloom and Handicrafts Development Corporation (MHHDC) and Manipur State Handloom Weavers Co-operative Society are the three major government organisations, which undertake handloom production, development and marketing activities in the state.

In March 2015, the foundation of the Power Loom Estate and the Apparel and Garment Making Centre was initiated. These centres will be situated in Lamboikhongnangkhong in Imphal West.

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KEY INDUSTRIES – HANDLOOM … (2/3) Under the Annual Plan for 2013-14, several initiatives have been Funds released under different Handloom planned to develop the handloom sector: Plan Schemes (in US$ million)

Four new handloom production centres (HPCs) have been planned. These centres would be expected to procure 125 13 13 bales of cotton yarn, 1,875 kg of acrylic yarn, 28 kg of polyester/blended yarn, 16 kg of fancy yarn and 69 kg of other yarns. 4

Organising training of weavers, designing workshops, 0.2 0.08 0.06 participating in and organising fairs and exhibitions. 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

Source: Ministry of Textiles Strengthening the micro-dye house at Mantripukhri complex.

Rehabilitating fishing communities living in and around Loktak Lake. This scheme is proposed to require a sum of US$ 0.04 million for implementation during 2013-14 and would aim to benefit groups comprising 360 families settling in and around Loktak Lake.

In 2014-15, around US$ 0.06 million was allocated towards the development of the handloom sector of the state. The amount was allocated under various schemes of the National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP). The maximum allocation was made under the Integrated Handloom Development Scheme.

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KEY INDUSTRIES – HANDLOOM … (3/3)

Under the 12th Five-Year Plan, several proposals have been made to make the sector sustainable and competitive. Some of the major schemes would be:

Clusterisation of the handloom segment (US$ 4.4 million proposed).

Recapitalisation and waiving of loans under the ‘Revival, Reform and Restructuring Package’ for the ‘Handloom Sector and Weavers Credit Card Scheme’. The Government of India would provide US$ 552 million to NABARD to implement the financial package for the handloom sector to waive overdue loans.

US$ 2.3 million proposed for domestic marketing to promote sales of handloom products both inside and outside the state.

US$ 1.1 million proposed for health care, life insurance and education of weavers. US$ 0.64 million proposed under the Mahatma Gandhi Bunkar Bima Yojana scheme.

US$ 0.9 million proposed for setting up new powerlooms and for the development of the allied textiles sector.

US$ 0.5 million to upgrade the technology of looms.

NABARD: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development

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KEY INDUSTRIES – HANDICRAFTS … (1/2)

Handicrafts is another important industry in the state. It has its own unique identity amongst the various crafts of the country.

Cloth embroidery, cane and bamboo, ivory, stone and wood carving, metal crafts, deer horn decorative articles, supari working sticks, dolls and toys are some of the well known Manipuri handicrafts.

Since cane and bamboo are abundantly available, basketry is a popular occupation of the people of Manipur.

Pottery flourishes in Andro, Sekmai, Chairen, Thongjao, Nungbi and parts of Senapati districts.

Manipur has the highest number of handicrafts units as well as highest number of craftspersons comprising of skilled and semi-skilled artisans in the entire north-eastern region.

Cane and bamboo crafts, kauna crafts and pottery have high investment potential in the state.

There are altogether 98,051 handicrafts units in Manipur providing employment to 379,998 artisans.

Major crafts with potential for investment are cane and bamboo crafts, kauna crafts and pottery.

Manipur state’s Department of Commerce and Industry has been making efforts judiciously to prioritise the schemes with main objectives to

Generally raise the moral of the Handicrafts artisans.

Enhance the productivities of the crafts which has extensive marketability.

Immortalise the traditions.

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KEY INDUSTRIES – HANDICRAFTS … (2/2) Plan provisions of US$ 3.1 million for the 12th Five-Year Plan and US$ 0.13 million under the Annual Plan 2013-14 (proposed outlay) have Funds released under Handicrafts been made to implement various handicrafts schemes such as: Schemes (in US$ million)

Assistance to individual artisans.

Conducting of survey and census to assess the potential of 1.01 handicrafts in the state. 0.66

Provision of support services for development of Kouna crafts, 0.19 etc. 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 New schemes on development of handicraft clusters and handicraft villages. Source:, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, State awards to master craftsperson. EDP: Entrepreneurship Development Programme

In 2014-15, US$ 0.19 million was allocated under the handicrafts scheme out of which 0.02 million was dedicated towards the development of the infrastructure for the handicraft production.

In addition, 2014-15, around 565 artisans in the state were benefitted from the MSS (Marketing Support and Services) scheme of handicrafts.

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KEY INDUSTRIES – SERICULTURE … (1/2)

Manipur has four varieties of silk: mulberry, eri, muga and oak- Funds sanctioned/utilised (in US$ million) tussar.

The Manipur Sericulture Project was initiated by the 1.66 Government of India with the assistance of the Government of 1.5 Japan, particularly, to provide employment to women. 1.14 1.11

During 2014-15, Manipur produced 516 metric tonnes of raw silk. Till August 2015, US$ 0.06 million of the subsidy in the 12th Five Year Plan has been released. 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 In 2015, the state government introduced two schemes for the sericulture sector to boost the production of mulberry raw silk Source: Central Silk Board , Ministry of Textiles, Government of India and eri spun silk. Also, in 2015 the phase-II of Manipur Sericulture Project got approval. The project comprises of a series of programmes of mulberry sericulture production Raw silk production in Manipur (MT) development over the period from 2014 to 2016 with an implementation cost of US$ 24.84 million. 487 516 418

2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

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KEY INDUSTRIES – SERICULTURE … (2/2)

Some of the strategies to be adopted during the 12th Five-Year Plan Period for the development of the state’s sericulture industry are:

Plantation of silkworm food plants in the village wasteland to increase the plantation areas.

Introduction of sericulture food plant plantations in the Jhoomias, mostly in hill districts of Manipur.

Intensification of the cocoon technology training programme to increase silk and fabric production. Tying up with the Institute of Fashion Technology, Assam to produce design fabrics.

Bivoltine cropping pattern per year would be increased.

Sericulture activities would be extended to all Manipur’s new villages.

Traditional loin loom would be replaced by improved looms.

Adequate infrastructure facilities would be created to produce self-sufficient disease-free laying.

All sericulture schemes would be implemented based on the Definite District Action Plan.

Intensification of manpower utilisation in sericulture activities.

Implementation of sericulture schemes through the Panchayat and the District Council.

Focusing on expanding sericulture in new areas, improving the sericulture extension system, strengthening the silkworm seed base, mechanisation in sericulture, etc.

Adopting the cluster approach and intensifying extension activities involving SHGs/NGOs.

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KEY INDUSTRIES – FOOD PROCESSING … (1/3)

The food processing industry is a major thrust sector of Manipur. The state’s agro climatic conditions are most suited for food processing industry.

Favoured by agro-climatic conditions, Manipur produces a variety of fruits, vegetables, cereals, pulses, spices, etc. suitable for processing and with potential for export.

The food processing sector plays a significant role in diversification and commercialisation of agriculture, horticulture, fisheries, poultry, animal husbandry and forest resources.

Prospective mobilisation of this sector is mainly concerned with the raw material resources and its potential for future expansion, improvement of infrastructure, investment ability and up-gradation of technology.

Magfruit, Ratna, Sana, Manifru, Likla, Kangla Foods, Heirang, Chandani and Waifruit are some of the locally popular brand names in this industry.

Freshly packed pineapple and passion fruit, pulp, juice, toffee concentrate, lemon and orange juice, ginger oil, ginger lime, mushrooms and fresh in brine or canned dry bamboo shoots, are some of the well known products of Manipur.

Schemes like Technology Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture with the objective of improving production and productivity of horticultural crops by harnessing the potential of the region make this field a viable option for commercialisation as well as marketing.

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KEY INDUSTRIES – FOOD PROCESSING … (2/3)

Recent developments in the state’s food processing industry:

Implementation of various schemes, such as Regional Extension Service Centre, Training on FPI, Research and Development on FPI and Mobile Food Processing unit for fruits and vegetables.

Achievements were made in terms of employment generation. (i) 150 persons benefitted under modernisation of Huller rice mills (ii) 100 persons benefitted under construction of works sheds to traditional bamboo shoot processing units (iii) 240 persons, both men and women, were trained in different fields of food processing industries sectors.

Establishment of Food Processing Training Institute at Porompat, Imphal East, by upgrading the existing Food Processing Training Centre and amalgamation with the existing Regional Extension Service Centre.

Integrated cold chain, value addition and preservation infrastructure towards the development of food processing industries at Senapati district.

Establishment of a food park at Nilakuthi with a project cost of US$ 5.3 million (revised) to provide common facilities like cold storage, warehouse, quality control laboratories, packaging, tool room, power & water supply and sewerage treatment. The construction is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2015.

In 2015, ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (CTCRI) announced its plans to establish a techno-incubation facility in the state which will have the facility to exhibit different value added products including the humble cassava, taro and sweet potato.

Source: News Articles FPI: Food Processing Industries

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KEY INDUSTRIES – FOOD PROCESSING … (3/3)

Tentative projected outlays for the 12th Plan Period: Financial assistance for the implementation of National US$ 0.46 million for Food Processing Training Mission on Food Processing NMFP (US$ million) Centre.

US$ 0.27 million each for training on FPI and mini 0.63 cold storage & food processing unit. 0.38 0.36 US$ 0.18 million each for infrastructure development of fish and meat processing, research and development of FPI, documentation/handbook and pilot plant on pork processing industry. 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 Source: Ministry of Food Processing Industries, US$ 0.6 million for strengthening of nodal agency. Government of India, FPI: Food Processing Industries

US$ 1.1 million for project report preparation.

US$ 0.27 million for Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority.

The state received an assistance of US$ 0.36 million for the implementation of National Mission on Food Processing in 2014-15.

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KEY INDUSTRIES – BAMBOO PROCESSING

Three common facility centres for bamboo processing have been established at Tamenglong, Churachandpur and Imphal. Government of Manipur is taking up a Bamboo Technology Park at Kadamtala, Jiribam with an estimated cost of US$ 104.3 million. The park is in construction phase and is expected to be operational by the middle of 2016.

The main objective of the park is to set up entrepreneurial cluster-based bamboo processing units, on public-private partnership basis under the special purpose vehicle (SPV) mode, in association with the National Mission on Bamboo Application (NMBA), Government of India.

Bamboo shoot production units have potential for bamboo cultivation and marketing of processed bamboo shoots and products (orient food) for the local as well as international markets. Moreover, in 2015, the state accounted for 9,303 square kilometer of bamboo bearing area.

Edible wild growths of bamboo shoots are available in Chandel, Bishnupur and Tamenglong districts of the state.

Government of Manipur has proposed to provide a training programme for bamboo-based industries in the trades of bamboo blinds, furniture making, bamboo charcoal and briquette making etc.

Some activities taken up by the Department of Commerce & Industries for promotion of bamboo-based Industries include

Establishment of common facility centres (CFCs) for bamboo-based production.

Construction of dome-shaped brick kilns for bamboo charcoal production.

Recognising the resources of bamboo in the state of Manipur, in general and Jiribam of Imphal East District in particular, the Government of Manipur is planning to set up a bamboo technology park at Jiribam.

With the aim to upgrade the skills of bamboo artisans, a bamboo technology course is being introduced in the existing Departmental Arts and Crafts Training Centre, Thoubal.

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KEY INDUSTRIES – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY … (1/2)

The state’s IT industry has vast potential and the Government of Manipur accords high priority to the IT sector as a major thrust area of development.

Manipur has vibrant manpower potential and qualitative work force, ideally suited for such industries.

Manipur State Information Technology Society (MSITS) was established to promote IT infrastructure in the state.

The state has taken various steps to improve its IT infrastructure. These include:

A STPI unit of Imphal with an earth station and OFC connectivity.

Upgradation of Imphal’s IT infrastructure to provide modern business-ready built-up office space for IT/ITeS firms.

Uninterrupted power supply with a dedicated 11 KV power line has been extended to the IT Park.

Data connectivity and internet over OFC: The PGCIL has an OFC backbone running on 132 KV towers, which are extremely reliable. Terrestrial OFC provided by BSNL and Airtel is also available.

Internet on the move: Various telecom companies like BSNL, Tata Indicom, Airtel etc. are providing wireless internet across the state.

E-Governance programme has been initiated in the state. Manipur is the first state in India to have set up the 4-core infrastructure of the National e-Governance Plan, namely Common Service Centre, State Wide Area Network, State Data Centre and State Portal, State Service Delivery Gateway and e-forms. A 50-seater e-Governance training centre has been set up at State Academy of Training, Manipur for ICT training in the state.

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KEY INDUSTRIES – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY … (2/2)

The Manipur Industrial Development Corporation Ltd has been established to fill gaps in the development of the state’s IT- based industries. The areas within IT, where opportunities for investment exist, are:

Setting up IT Parks, IT-enabled service centres and information kiosks.

Developing a backbone network "Manipur State Wide Area Network" (MANNET) for voice, data and video transmission and dissemination.

Issuing multi-function electronic SMART cards to citizens.

IT literacy programmes in schools and colleges.

Some of the important physical targets for 12th Five-Year Plan are:

Developing, enhancing and hosting websites for departments of the state government.

Sponsoring regular IT training programs for state government employees.

IT certifications such as CCC (DOEACC) programs for government officials.

Setting up an IT park at Imphal (established in February 2015)

Setting up e-governance infrastructure such as state data centre, state wide area network and providing citizen- centric service through the common service centres set up under the State Services Delivery Gateway project.

CCC - Course on Computer Concept, DOEACC: Department of Electronics and Accreditation of Computer Classes

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KEY INDUSTRIES – HYDRO POWER … (1/2)

Manipur has a hydro power potential of about 2,000 MW, which is sufficient not only to meet the local requirement for domestic and industrial uses but to also generate a surplus for marketing outside. Thus, the state government has chosen this sector as a thrust area for development.

The Loktak Hydro Electric Project (3x35 MW) commissioned in 1984 is Manipur’s main source of power.

The government sees hydropower as a major industry and has given top-priority consideration to developing the state's hydropower potential. In view of this goal, it has decided to invite private investors in the hydropower generation industry.

Currently, the state’s power department has identified several local hydropower project sites:

Pabram HE Project: A storage scheme that aims to utilise the inflow of Barak River. It is located near Tamenglong Khunjao in Tamenglong District, Manipur.

Irang HE Project: A storage scheme located near Taobam village on NH-53 in Tamenglong District.

Tuivai HE Project: A storage scheme located near Dailkhai village in Thanlon Sub-division of Churachandpur District.

Nungleiband HE Project: A run-of-the-river scheme that aims to utilise the tail race discharge from the existing Loktak HE Project and the inflow of the Leimatak River. It is proposed to be taken up near Nungleiband village in Tamenglong District.

Khongnem Chakha Project: It is located near Maram Centre in Senapati District, Manipur.

Loktak Downstream Hydro-electric Project over Leimatak river at Toushang under Tamenglong district was proposed to start from July 2015. It is likely to generate 66 megawatt of electricity. The project is anticipated to commence by November/December in 2015.

Other projects include Tipiamukh HE Project located near Manipur-Mizoram border, Maklang-Tuyungbi HE Project located near Khonglo village under Kasom Khullen sub-division of district.

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KEY INDUSTRIES – HYDRO POWER … (2/2) The main objectives of the 12th Five-Year Plan for the development of the sector are as under: Hydro power installed capacity (MW) Completion of ongoing projects/schemes. 80.98 80.98 80.98 80.98 Implementation of the Loktak Downstream Hydroelectric Project and the Tipaimukh Hydroelectric Project as a joint venture and the implementation of new hydel projects as state sector or joint ventures.

Strengthening transmission, sub-transmission and distribution systems to the maximum to utilise the available power and implementing system improvement schemes to reduce aggregate technical and commercial losses (proposed reduction of losses from 62.56 per cent during 2010- 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 11 to 30 per cent during 2016-17). Source: Central Energy Statistics Introduction of systems for computer billing and revenue collection, energy auditing and area-wise fixation of revenue collection responsibility.

Providing electricity access to all households and un-electrified villages. Providing feeder meters at 132 KV, 33 KV, 11 KV systems and at distribution sub-stations for proper energy auditing.

Providing pre-payment energy meters to consumers in specific areas of the Greater Imphal region.

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KEY INDUSTRIES – TOURISM … (1/2) Manipur has a pleasant climate, exotic greenery and varied flora, besides a rich tribal culture.

In 2014-15, around 0.11 million tourists visited Manipur, which included 3,000 foreign tourists.

The key tourist destinations in the state include the following:

The Keibul Lamjao National Park on the bank of the Loktak Lake, the only habitat of brow antlered deer, which is locally known as ‘Sangai’.

The Indian National Army Memorial at Moirang, where the Indian National Army hoisted the tri-colour flag for the first time on Indian soil.

The Siroy National Park at Ukhrul.

Loktak lake, the biggest fresh water lake in the Northeast.

Two famous projects – Loktak Tourism/Wild Life Circuit and Ethnic/Adventure Tourism Circuit have promoted investments in state’s tourism sector.

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KEY INDUSTRIES – TOURISM … (2/2)

Total number of tourists (million) Outlines of 12th Plan 2012-17 and Annual Plan 2013-14

0.14 12th Five-Year Plan Annual Plan 0.13 Major/minor head tentative projected 2013-14 0.11 of development outlay outlay (US$ million) (US$ million)

Tourist centres 0.95 8.18

Tourist transport - -

Promotion & 2.69 0.75 publicity 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 Direction & 0.39 0.08 administration

Source: Ministry of Tourism, Government of India

Source: Manipur Annual Plan 2013-14, News articles

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KEY INDUSTRIES – MINERAL BASED PRODUCTS

Many limestone deposits have been located in the ophiolite mélange and oceanic pelagic sediments in Ukhrul and Chandel District. Limestones are located at Lambui, Kasom, Paorei, , Kazing Malung, Shokpau, Yongphu, Shingda, Marao, Singkap, , Koshu, Nungou, Mawai, Shongphel, Sirarukhong, Cretland, Chingsou, Humine, Makan, of and Toupokpi, Chakpikarong, Pallel, Nungphura, Nungpal, Sajiktampak, Haikot of Chandel District. The limestones are cement to SMS grades with a proven reserve of 9.9 million tonnes, probable reserve of 3.4 million tonnes and possible reserve of 18.4 million tonnes.

More than 25 occurrences of chromite have so far been located in Manipur. These are located at , Phangrai, Sirohi, Gamnom, Pushing, , Yentem, Nungbi, Hangkau, Apong, , Poi, Pinghang, Nampisha, Kangpat, and Chattrick Khunou of Ukhrul District and Kwatha, Sibong, Khudengthabi and Minou-Mangkang of Chandel District. A probable reserve of 0.4 million tonnes has been assessed. Chromites are of metallurgical and refractory grades.

Nickel has been found in the soil up to a maximum of 74,000 ppm between Gamnom and Ningthi of Ukhrul District. The available nickel content is around 12,000 ppm in the bed rock near Gamnom. Besides, nickel content in some of the areas is reaching up to 0.7 per cent. In Manipur, nickel content of up to 2 per cent in weathered harzburgite has been found near Pushing village.

Huge deposits of copper have been found in the Kwatha of Chandel District and Nampisha of Ukhrul District of Manipur. Occurrences of malachite, azurite and magnetite were recorded along the weak planes. The copper stained boulders indicated copper values ranging from 2.5-6.8 per cent and nickel values ranging from 0.2- 0.3 per cent.

Source: Manipur Annual Plan 2013-14, News articles

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KEY INVESTMENT PROMOTION OFFICES

Agency Description

Manipur Industrial • Formerly known as the Manipur Small Industries Corporation Limited (MSIC), MANIDCO’s Development Corporation objective is to aid, advice, assist finance, protect and promote the interests of small and Limited (MANIDCO) medium industries in the state.

Manipur Handloom & Handicrafts Development • MHHDCL was set up in 1976 to help production and direct marketing of handloom and Corporation Limited handicraft products. (MHHDCL)

Manipur Food Industries • MFIC was incorporated in 1997. The corporation provides assistance and support services Corporation Limited in the field of technical, financial, marketing, etc., to food processing units. (MFIC)

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KEY APPROVALS REQUIRED … (1/2)

List of approvals and clearances required Department

Incorporation of company Registrar of Companies

Registration, Industrial Entrepreneurs Memorandum (IEM), industrial licenses Director of Commerce and Industries, Manipur Permission for land use

Manipur Industrial Development Corporation Limited Allotment of land (MANIDCO)

Site environmental approval Manipur Pollution Control Board (MPCB)/Department of No objection certificate and consent under Water and Pollution Environment and Forest, Government of Manipur Control Act Registration under States Sales Tax Act and Central and State Excise Act Excise Department of Manipur Commercial taxes

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KEY APPROVALS REQUIRED … (2/2)

List of approvals and clearances required Department

Sanction of power Electricity Department, Government of Manipur/The Joint Power feasibility Electricity Regulatory Commission for the States of Manipur & Mizoram (JERC) Power connection

Approval for construction activity and building plan Public Works Department, Manipur

Water and sewerage clearance Manipur Public Health Engineering Department (MPHED) Water connection

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CONTACT LIST

Agency Contact information

Industrial Estate Takyelpat, Imphal - 795001 Manipur Industrial Development Corporation Post Box No 46 Limited Phone: 91-385-2410767 Website: http://mastec.nic.in/manidco.htm

258, 1st Floor, Vigyan Bhavan Annexe New Delhi-110011 Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region Phone: 91-11-2302 2401, 2302 2400 Fax: 91-11-2306 2754 Website: http://mdoner.gov.in

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COST OF DOING BUSINESS IN MANIPUR

Cost parameter Cost estimate Source

Hotel costs (per room per night) US$ 30 to US $100 Industry sources

Office space rent (2,000 sq ft) US$ 200 to US$ 1,000 per month Industry sources

Residential space rent (2,000 sq ft) US$ 150 to US$ 500 per month Industry sources

Un-skilled US $1.5 Ministry of Labour and Employment, Labour cost (minimum wages per day) Skilled US $1.6 Government of India Agriculture: US$ 4.2 cents Power costs (per kWh) Central Electricity Authority Industry: US$ 6.2 cents

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STATE ACTS & POLICIES … (1/2)

Manipur IT Policy 2015

• Investments in IT/ITeS sector should be increased to US$ 3.32 million in the coming 5 years • To provide direct and indirect employment to 50,000 employees by creating employment Objectives opportunities in IT/ITeS in the next 5 years. • To focus on financial services, digital entertainment, mobile applications, health services and education material.

Manipur Tourism Policy 2014

Objective • To harness Manipur’s tourism potential and attract tourists and investments through the development of hotels and restaurants, resorts, transport and communication, heritage sites as well as handloom and handicrafts.

The Industrial and Investment Policy of Manipur, 2013

Objectives • To develop good infrastructure to ensure planned and accelerated industrial development. • To promote modernisation and technology up-gradation of existing industrial units.

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STATE ACTS & POLICIES … (2/2)

New Mineral Policy

• To develop mineral-based industries by identifying lack of infrastructure, lack of investment and Objective flow of credit from banks as well as exploration of local resources and manpower to achieve industrial growth. Read more

Manipur IT Policy 2003

• To transform Manipur into an IT-driven economy. Objectives • To promote investments and growth in the IT industry and encourage private sector initiative in IT-related infrastructure and services. Read more

North East Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy (NEIIPP) 2007

• To promote the Northeast as an attractive investment destination through several concessions Objective and incentives. Read more

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EXCHANGE RATES

Exchange rates (Fiscal Year)

Year INR equivalent of one US$

2004-05 44.81

2005-06 44.14

2006-07 45.14

2007-08 40.27

2008-09 46.14

2009-10 47.42

2010-11 45.62

2011-12 46.88

2012-13 54.31

2013-14 60.28

2014-15 60.28

2015-16 Q1 64.01

Source: Reserve Bank of India

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