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For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org March 2018 Table of Content
Executive Summary……………….….…….3
Manipur Vision………………..….………….4
Advantage Manipur……….…….…..……....9
Manipur – An Introduction………………….6
Infrastructure Status…………...……….…14
Business Opportunities...... 28
Doing Business in Manipur…….…………46
State Acts & Policies…….………...... ……51 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Flourishing bamboo . Manipur is one of India’s largest bamboo producing states and a major contributor to the country’s bamboo processing industry industry. In 2015, the state accounted for 9,303 square km of bamboo bearing area.
Strong handicrafts . Manipur has the highest number of handicrafts units as well as the highest number of craft persons industry 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 five in terms of the industry number of looms in the country.
Strong border trade . Manipur has the advantage of acting as India’s ‘Gateway to the East’ through Moreh town, which is the only opportunities feasible land route for trade between India and Myanmar and other Southeast Asian countries.
Largest women-run . The Ema Bazaar is one of India’s largest markets run by women. This market majorly sells handloom and handicraft products such as earthen pots, knives, shawls and puppets; as well as all kinds of dried fish and market in the country vegetables.
A tourist’s paradise . Due to its wealth of flora and fauna, Manipur is described as a ‘flower on lofty heights’, ‘a jewel of India’ and ‘Switzerland of the East’. Its breath-taking scenic beauty makes it a tourist’s paradise.
Source: Ministry of Industries, Ministry of Tourism, Textile and Power, News articles
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. Introduce & expand rail network . Develop the state as an education to connect Imphal, Jiribam, hub & attract students from other Moreh & Guwahati. states. . Build a tunnelled roadway from . Establish polytechniques, Imphal railway station to Lamding engineering & medical colleges. in Thoubal district.
. Provide disease free living by . Setting up export processing improving the health & nutritional Transport Education zones (EPZs) in every district & status of the people. SEZ for different sectors. . Institutes for nursing, paramedics . Identify potential areas & form & medical technicians to be set industrial hubs to develop the Health up in every district. Industries area. Vision 2025 . Effective implementation of . Information kiosks & tourist Tourism Environments service centres at prominent integrated watershed places. management programmes & prevention of soil erosion. . Promote tourism by showcasing Agriculture Infrastructure the wild life, religious traditions, . Preserve & rejuvenate the adventure, art & culture of the Loktak lake for sustainable eco- state. system of the state. . Produce surplus rice & stop . Create Rural Infrastructure importing rice from other states. Development Fund for . Promote organic farming & providing infrastructure encourage farmers to use modern facilities like power, education, technologies. healthcare, housing & water supply. . Develop Imphal airport into an international airport. Source: Confederation of Indian Industry
4 MANIPUR For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org ADVANTAGE: MANIPUR
June 2016 Conducive agro-climatic conditions Link with Southeast Asian countries February . Manipur holds significant cultivation potential for . Moreh town offers a feasible land-route between India 2018 various horticultural crops due to varied agro-climatic & Myanmar & to the Southeast Asian countries. Thermal Thermal conditions. . Moreh has a land customs station; an Integrated Check power . Entrepreneurs get easy access to process & market a Post (ICP) is also being developed power installed installed wide variety of rare & exotic medicinal & aromatic . The state is bounded by Nagaland to the north, capacity: plants grown in Manipur. Mizoram to the south & Assam to the west. capacity: 119.68 MW 138.97 MW
Advantage Manipur
Rich labour pool Facilitating infrastructure and ample space . With a 76.9% literacy rate, Manipur offers a largely . Imphal has one airport & Air India provides air cargo educated workforce. services. 4 national highways run through the state. . Knowledge of English is an added advantage for the . The railway line under construction on the Manipur- Manipuri workforce. Assam border is a national priority project. . Multi-ethnicity & diversity are among Manipur’s strong . Manipur has a land area of 22,327 sq km & a pollution characteristics. free environment. . Systems like Khutlang to promote women in mainstream work force.
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. The Manipur river basin has 7 major rivers – Imphal, Iril, Nambul, Sekmai, Chakpi, Thoubal & 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 & Bishnupriya Manipuri.
Parameters Manipur
Capital Imphal Geographical area (sq km) 22,327 Administrative districts (No) 16 Population density (persons per sq km) 128 . Manipur is situated in the eastern-most corner of Northeast India. Total population 2,855,794 The state shares borders with other north-eastern states of Sex ratio (females per 1,000 males) 985 Nagaland, Mizoram & Assam & the neighbouring country of Myanmar. Literacy rate (%) 76.9
. Meiteilon (Manipuri) is the state language, although, English & Hindi are also commonly used for communication.
. Depending on the altitude of the hill ranges, the climatic condition varies from tropical to sub-alpine.
Source: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Manipur Census 2011
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Parameter Manipur All states Source
Economy 2016-17 2016-17
Aranca Estimates based on “Advanced Estimates” GSDP as a percentage of all states’ GSDP 0.13 100.0 provided by Directorate of Economics and Statistics of Manipur Aranca Estimates based on “Advanced Estimates” GSDP growth rate (%) 11.64 8.71 provided by Directorate of Economics and Statistics of Manipur Aranca Estimates based on “Advanced Estimates” Per capita GSDP (US$) 918.25 1,546 provided by Directorate of Economics and Statistics of Manipur
Physical Infrastructure
Installed power capacity (MW) 234.68 334,146.91 Central Electricity Authority, as of January 2018
1 Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of Wireless subscribers (No) 12,796,167 1,151,936,422 January 2018
1 Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of Internet subscribers (No) 5,190,000 445,950,000 September 2017
National Highway length (km) 1,745.7 115,435 NHAI & Road & Building Department
Airports (No) 1 125 Airports Authority of India
Note: 1Combined figures for the Northeast states comprising Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura
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Parameter Manipur All states Source
Social Indicators
Literacy rate (%) 76.9 74.0 Census 2011
Birth rate (per 1,000 population) 12.9 20.4 SRS Bulletin
Investments
Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, From FDI equity inflows (US$ billion) 0.11 367.93 April 2000 to December 2017
Note : 1 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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GSDP of Manipur at current prices (in US$ billion) Per capita GSDP (in US$)
^CAGR 10.21% CAGR 8.25% 4.50 1200.00
4.00
1000.00
3.50
4.08
3.00 3.59
800.00
1030.32
3.32
2.50 942.78
912.72 2.97
2.82 600.00 831.40
2.00
2.51
721.60 693.01
1.50 2.13
2.00 400.00 1.00 0.50 200.00 0.00
0.00
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
2017-18E 2018-19E 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
. At current prices, the GSDP* of Manipur was about US$ 3.59 . The state’s per capita GSDP^ has increased from US$ 693.01 in billion in 2017-18e and is expected to reach US$ 4.08 billion by 2011-12 to US$ 1,030.32 in 2016-17. 2018-19. . The per capita GSDP increased at a compound annual growth . The GSDP growth of the state is expected at a CAGR of 10.21% rate (CAGR) of 8.25% between 2011-12 and 2016-17. between 2011-12 and 2017-18.
Note: GSDP* - Geometric mean of YoY calculation from 2004-05 to 2014-15, Per Capita GSDP^ - calculated using GSDP million USD / Population in million, Exchange Rate – US$ 1 = Rs 64.4273, ^CAGR is till FY18 Source: Aranca Estimates based on “Advanced Estimates” provided by Directorate of Economics and Statistics of Manipur
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NSDP of Manipur at current prices (in US$ billion) Per capita NSDP of Manipur at current prices (in US$)
3.50 1000.00 CAGR 8.56% CAGR 10.94%
900.00
3.00
800.00
930.66 3.00
2.50 700.00
848.44
2.68
819.76 600.00
2.00 2.53
741.89
2.24
500.00
1.50 639.95 617.16
1.89 400.00 1.79 1.00 300.00 200.00 0.50 100.00
0.00 0.00
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
. In 2016-17, the total NSDP# of Manipur at current prices was . The state’s per capita NSDP& in 2016-17 was US$ 930.66 as about US$ 3.00 billion. compared to US$ 617.16 in 2011-12. . From 2011-12 to 2016-17, the average NSDP growth rate was . The per capita NSDP increased at a CAGR of 8.56% between about 10.94%. 2011-12 and 2016-17.
Source: Aranca Estimates based on “Advanced Estimates” provided by Directorate of Economics and Statistics of Manipur, NSDP # - calculated using per capita NSDP x Population in million, per capita NSDP & - Geometric mean of YoY calculation from 2004-05 to 2014-15, Exchange Rate – US$ 1 = Rs 64.4273
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. There has been a drastic shift in the sectoral contribution from VisakhapatnamPercentage port distribution traffic (million of GSVA tonnes) secondary to tertiary sector. The overall performance of the economy of the state over the years has been encouraging. 100% . In 2016-17, the tertiary sectorµ contributed 64.22% to the state’s 64.84% CAGR 64.22% GSVA at current prices, followed by the primary sector with a 90% contribution of 21.73%. 80% 10.14% . The tertiary sector grew at an average rate of 10.14% between 2011- 12 and 2016-17; driven by trade, hotels, real estate, finance, 70% insurance, transport, communications and other services. 60% . The secondary sector grew at an average rate of 8.35% during the 8.35% period between 2011-12 and 2016-17. 50%
. The primary sector grew at an average rate of 12.46% between 40% 2011-12 and 2016-17. 30% 15.40% 14.05%
20% 21.73% 19.77% 12.46% 10%
0% 2011-12 2016-17
Primary Sector Secondary Sector Tertiary Sector
Note: Sector-wise %share of GSDPµ -Geometric mean of YoY calculation from 2004-05 to 2014-15 Source: Aranca Estimates based on “Advanced Estimates” provided by Directorate of Economics and Statistics of Manipur
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. Natural forests cover about 77 per cent of the total geographical area Production – 2017-181 Area– 2017-181 Crop of Manipur. Agriculture has a significant share in the state’s domestic (‘000 tonnes) (‘000 hectares) product & provides employment to about 52.2 per cent of the total Fruits 523.609 54.931 workers in the state. Vegetables 359.298 58.208 . Teak, pine, oak, uningthou, leihao, bamboo, cane, etc, are important forest resources. In addition, rubber, tea, coffee, orange & Flowers 0.24 0.06 cardamom are grown in the hill areas. Food & cash crops are grown Spices 23.26 10.52 mainly in the valley region. Plantation . In 2017-18, the total production of horticulture crops in the state is 0.32 0.90 crops expected to be 906.84 thousand tonnes & area under production was 124.80 thousand hectares.
. Major fruits grown in the state are pineapple, lime, lemon, banana, . In 2015-16, there has been an increase of 6.44 per cent in net orange, papaya, plum & passion fruit. cropping areas in the state, as compared to the previous year. . In 2017-18, total production of vegetables & fruits in the state is estimated at 0.359 million tonnes & 0.523 million tonnes, respectively.
. Under the 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly, the total outlay planned by the state government for transport, agriculture & allied activities is Rs1648.03 crore (US$ 254.56 million).
. At the National Seed Diversity Festival 2017 held in Imphal in June, 2017, a collection of 165 types of wild paddy was displayed. The state is also popular for a variant of black rice, which is rich in fibre content and has medicinal value.
Note: 1As per first advanced estimates Source: Indian Horticulture Database 2016, National Horticulture Board, Department of Commerce & Industries, Department of Agriculture, Government of Manipur
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. According to the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP), FDI equity inflows, 2008-09 to 2016-17 (US$ million) 1 cumulative FDI inflows into the northeast states, during April 2000 to December 2017, amounted to US$ 104 million. 45
. Trade, hotel, restaurants, public administration and real estate are
40 42 42
the major contributors behind the growth of the state.
. During April 2017 to December 2017, the cumulative FDI inflows into 35 the northeast states was recorded to be US$ 8 million as compared to US$ 2 million during 2016-17. 30
25
20
15
10
11 11
10 10
8 8
8 8
5 5 5
5 5 2
1 1
-
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18*
Note: 1Including Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura, 2017-18* - up to December 2017 Source: Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion
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. The government is planning the strengthening and widening of two lanes from Imphal to Mao section of NH 2 at a cost of US$ 70.15 million. Four-laning of NH 102 is also in pipeline and an amount of US$ 253 million has been sanctioned for it. . The Government of India has a trilateral agreement with Thailand & Myanmar to construct a trans-Asian highway connecting India (through Manipur) to the 2 countries. The project is in construction phase. The Manipur State Road Transport Corporation (MSRSTC) provides state road transport services. The state has a total of 1,746 km of national highways, as of 2016-17. Source: Maps of India . In March 2017, the government sanctioned a budget of US$ 3.27 billion, for development & improving connectivity in the north east by . Central government would invest Rs 30,000 crore (US$ 4.63 billion) establishing National Highway Infrastructure Development to develop national highways and important roads of the state over Company. the period of three to four years through the Central scheme which
also includes Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). Number of projects approved and cost for development of state roads under CRF (2016-17) . Addition to PMGSY, a sum of Rs 400 crore (US$ 61.79 million) has been allocated to improve road connectivity in hills and valleys. Year Number Cost (US$ million) Funds allocated and expenditure incurred on development and maintenance of NH (in US$ million) 2016-171 3 5.28
Year Funds allocated Expenditure incurred Length of NH Completed- 2014-15 & 2015-16 2014-15 4.98 4.98 Year Road length 2015-16 5.96 5.96 2014-15 45.83 km 2016-17 5.96 6.86
2017-18 8.94 0.89 2015-16 6.40 km
Source: NHAI, Ministry of Defence, 1Up to December 2016
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. The state has a domestic airport at Imphal – the Tulihal Airport, which is located about 8 km from the heart of the city.
. Imphal Airport is the 2nd largest airport in the north-eastern region with postal air cargo services for 6 days a week. The airport underwent expansion to increase parking space for more aircrafts & to make it an international standard airport. At peak hours, the integrated passenger terminal has the capacity to handle 950 travelers. A new terminal building with cold-storage facilities is in the pipeline.
. Indian Railways is constructing the world’s tallest railway bridge in Lukambi area. The cost estimate of the project is estimated at Rs Source: Maps of India 280 crore (US$ 43.55 million). It will be part of a 111-km long railway line between Jiribam and Imphal and will consume over 5 lakh cement bags and 75,000 tones of structures steel and 60,000 Domestic Airport quintals of reinforced steel.
. In October 2016, Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) in joint venture with VCCL, was awarded a US$ 54.92 million contract for . Airports Authority of India (AAI) is going to construct a cargo construction of a safety tunnel between Tupul & Imphal in Manipur. terminal at Imphal airport at a cost of Rs 16.2 crore (US$ 2.52 The tunnel is going to India’s longest tunnel surpassing the Pir million). The terminal will provide a boost to the export of handicrafts Panjal tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir. Construction work of the items and perishable cargo and generate employment opportunities tunnel is under progress and is targeted to be completed by 2019. in the state. . The Railway Ministry has allocated Rs 48,000 crore (US$ 7.41 billion) in North East India. A railway track to Imphal will be constructed by 2020.
Source: Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India
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Aircraft movement (nos.) Passenger traffic (in millions)
9000 1.00
8000 0.90
7000 0.80
8,366
0.88
0.86
7,886 0.70
6000
0.76
6,990
0.60
0.73
6,667
5000 6,598
0.67
6,078 0.50
0.63 0.61
4000 5,591
0.56 5,344
0.40
3000 4,803
0.30 0.41 2000 0.20
1000 0.10
0 0.00
1 1
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
. During 2016-17, Imphal airport handled 4,720 tonnes of freight. From April to January 2018, it handled 3,500 tonnes of freight.
Note: 1From April to January 2018 Source: Airports Authority of India
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. As of February 2018, Manipur had a total installed power generation Installed power capacity (MW) capacity of 234.68 MW. The state has a potential to generate hydropower equivalent to about 2,200 MW.
. Of the total installed power generation capacity, 88.93 MW was 250.0
contributed by hydropower, 138.97 MW by thermal power and 225.0
renewable power contributed 6.78 MW of capacity.
234.7
233.4
. Hydropower majors such as Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVNL) 200.0
& National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited (NHPC) are
206.1
175.0 199.8
jointly setting up a mega hydro electric power project at Tipaimukh,
with an investment of US$2 billion. On completion, the project would
178.8 178.8
150.0
have 6 generating units of 250 MW each totalling to 1,500 MW. As of
157.9
157.8 157.8 157.8
August 2015, the plant is in the commissioning phase. 125.0 . Dr Najma Heptulla, Governor of Manipur, in her Budget speech 100.0 2018-19 revealed that 2,457 villages out of 2,582 villages in Manipur has been provided the electricity and remaining 25 will be provided 75.0 electricity by the end of 2019. 50.0 . Under the Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana, three new projects worth US$ 9.12 million were sanctioned to improve rural 25.0 electrification in the state of Manipur. . The power supply of the state depends upon the central sector - generating stations located in the North Eastern Region. They
include - Loktak Hydro Electric Project; Kopili HE Project; Khandong
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 HE Project; Doyang HE Project & Rangnadi HE Project. The Loktak 2017-18* Hydro Electric Project is the main source of power supply in the state.
Note: * As of February 2018 Source: Central Electricity Authority
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. Telecommunication infrastructure in the state includes - independent Telecom infrastructure (January 2018) satellite link with Delhi & Shillong; micro-wave link with Kohima & beyond; 40 digital exchanges; & internet C-II net working at Imphal Wireless subscribers 12,796,167 with 810 connections to all district headquarters. As of January 2018, the north-eastern states of India had about 12.80 million wireless Wire-line subscribers 113,246 subscribers & 113,246 wire-line subscribers. Internet subscribers2 5,190,000
. As of January 2018, the northeast region had 113,036 wireline Rural Internet subscribers2 2,200,000 subscribers for BSNL & 1,518,611 BSNL wireless subscribers. Source: Economic Survey of Assam 2014-15 Urban Internet subscribers2 2,990,000 . By the end of January 2018, 688,994 subscribers had submitted Tele-density (in %) 90.73 request for mobile number portability (MNP) in the northeast.
Moreover, total tele-density in the northeast region was recorded to Notes: Combined figures for the North-Eastern states, 2As of January 2018 be 90.73% as of January 2018. The number of post offices in the Source: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Manipur, as of March 2017, were recorded at 701.
Major telecom operators in Manipur Performance Status of National Optical Fibre Network Project . Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) (as of December 2017) . Aircel Limited No. of GPs in Phase-I 9041 . Vodafone Essar 1 Pipes laid (kms) 380 . Reliance Communications
Cable laid (km) 484 . Tata Teleservices
GPs for which cable laid 234 . IDEA Cellular
1Note: As of December 2017 Source: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, GP-Gram Panchayat
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. Under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) UIG, five projects, costing US$ 25.5 million, were sanctioned in Manipur as of September 2015.
. In 2015, the state was allocated US$ 11.15million 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.
. Imphal has been identified under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation & Urban Transformation (AMRUT) mission. US$ 0.24 million was allocated to the state of Manipur in order to prepare the Service Level Improvement Plan (SLIP)/Capacity Building (CB). In July 2016, the Ministry of Urban Development of Government of India released US$ 1.68 million under AMRUT.
. In April 2017, the state government approved development projects worth US$ 29.87 million for Ukhrul district. The projects include development of roads, highways and other physical infrastructures in the district.
. In April 2017, the central government sanctioned US$ 22.31 million for the construction of markets in the state’s hill areas. The government is primarily focusing on the development of hill areas which account for 80% of the state’s total size.
. In October 2017, the state’s Department of Municipal Administration, Housing and Urban Development (MAHUD) launched a night plaza along the Kangla Moat.
. In March 2018, the government sanctioned a budget of Rs 254.09 crore (US$ 39.25 million) for urban housing as a central share of PMAY-Urban in State Budget 2018-19.
Notes: UIG: Urban Infrastructure and Governance,UIDSSMT: Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme for Small and Medium Towns Source: Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India
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. Manipur has a literacy rate of 76.9% according to the Census 2011; Literacy rate (%) the male literacy rate is 83.58% & the female literacy rate is 70.26%.
. During 2016-17, the overall enrolment of students in schools Literacy rate 76.9 decreased to 79,551 from 85,570 in 2015-16. Male literacy 83.58 . The Education Department of the Government of Manipur regulates the education system of the state. The Department has 4 sub- Female literacy 70.26 entities: Department of Education (University & Higher Education), Department of Education (Schools), State Council of Educational Source: Census 2011 Research & Training & Department of Adult Education
. In March 2018, the government sanctioned a budget of Rs 476.97 Educational infrastructure crore (US$ 73.67 million) for education sector.
Universities 4
Colleges for general education 83
Government high schools 180
Government junior high schools 305
Source: University Grants Commission, Manipur Annual Plan 2014-15, Government of Manipur
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. In 2014-15, 381 primary schools were upgraded to upper primary Manipur’s education statistics (2015-16) and 137 upper primary were upgraded to secondary schools.
. SLMA, Manipur, was constituted as per the directive of the NLM Primary: 2,951 Authority. The project is funded on sharing basis by the Government Number of Upper primary: 1,914 of India & the state government. Schools High/higher secondary: 1,131
Enrolment in primary 345,313 schools (nos.)
Enrollment in upper primary schools 157,276 (nos.)
Net enrolment ratio Primary: 99.66 (Girls) Upper primary: 86.2
Major Institutes in Manipur
Central Universities
. Indira Gandhi National Tribal University
. Manipur University
NIT
. National Institute of Technology Manipur
Notes: SLMA - State Literacy Mission Authority, NLM - National Literacy Mission Source: District Information System for Education Manipur State Portal, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India
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Funds released by Central Government under MDM scheme Funds released by Central Government under SSA Programme (US$ million) (US$ million)
6.00 35
30
5.00
33.32
5.09 25
4.00
28.49
20 4.18
3.00 3.81
15 20.48 2.00
10 2.42
1.00
5 2.01 6.84
0.00 0
2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
. Several programmes including the National Programme of Nutrition (mid-day meals scheme) support primary education. The state also promotes education for girls. . Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is the Government of India’s flagship programme for achieving universalisation of elementary education in states of India that proved to be a successful initiative in Manipur.
Notes: SSA – Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, MDM – Mid-Day Meal , 1As of 8 March 2017 Source: Human Resource Department, Government of India
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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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. In February 2018, active health infrastructure of the state comprised Health indicators 9 district hospitals, 89 primary health centres, 442 primary health sub-centres and 38 community health centres. Population served per government hospital 12,098 . In January 2018, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren, introduced the Chief Minister-gi Hakshelgi Tengbang (CMHT), health assurance Population served per government hospital bed 1,965 scheme for the disabled and underprivileged people, which provides Birth rate1 12.9 cover of up to Rs 2 lakh (US$ 3,089.29) per eligible family, 1 identification is based on Socio Economic Caste Census Death rate 4.5 Source: Census 2011 (SECC).Moreover, the government has sanctioned a budget of Rs Infant mortality rate2 11 20 crore (US$ 3.1 million) for Chief Minister-gi Hakshelgi Tengbang Notes: 1Per thousand persons, 2 Per thousand live births in State Budget 2018-19. Source: NHM, Government of India, Central Bureau of Health Intelligence, Government of India . The health system under the State Health Department is organised at three levels, each level supported by a referral centre. The levels Health infrastructure (As of February 2018) are:
• Primary care level comprising of primary health sub-centres Active sub-centres 442 (PHSCs), primary health centres (PHCs) and community health centres (CHCs). Essential basic health care is provided at this Active primary health centres 89 level. Active community health centres 38 • Secondary care level comprising of CHCs & district hospitals, which act as referral centres & where comparatively better Active district hospitals 9 services are provided with basic specialist facilities.
• Tertiary care level where specialist & super specialist care are Sub district hospitals 1 provided. The state level hospital (JN Hospital) is providing the Source: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare service.
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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
. In 2014-15 and 2015-16, Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) allocated US$ 0.3 million for setting up a 50 bed AYUSH hospital in the state of Manipur. . Further, two more AYUSH hospitals were approved to be set up in Churachandrapur and Chandel districts of Manipur in 2016-17.
Source: Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH)
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. Manipur has its distinct art forms. The various styles of Manipuri dances include Ras Lila, Nupa Pala, Pung Cholom, Maibi dance & Khamba Thoibi dance.
. The Manipur State Museum & 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) & Chumpha.
. Theatre & society are closely linked in Manipur. Shumang Iila and Phampak Iila (stage drama) are the 2 popular types of theatre. The Manipur Dramatic Union, Arian Theatre, Chitrangada Natya Mandir, Society Theatre, Rupmahal, Cosmopolitan Dramatic Union & the Chorus Repertory Theatre are prominent theatre groups in the state.
. Manipur’s rich culture & tradition is also represented by its residents’ handloom clothing & handicrafts. Manipuri handloom & handicraft work is world famous for its craftsmanship as well as ingenuity & 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 & Sarit Sarat, Mukna Kangjei (or Khong kangjei), Oo-Laobi & Arambai Hunba. Important stadiums in the state include the Kondompoksi Stadium, the Khuman Lampak Main Stadium & the Mapal Khagjeibung Ground, all are situated in Imphal.
. On 21st January 2017, Manipur celebrated its 45th Statehood Day at old Secretariat hall, focused on making Manipur at par with the rest of the states of the country.
. In March 2017, a 5-day Yaoshang festival was kicked off at Imphal. The event emphasised especially on participation from all communities. Various sports clubs of the state took special interest in organising various games over a period of 5 days.
. In June 2017, Manipur clinched the senior women’s National Football Championship for a record 18th time. The team beat Railways in Jalandhar, Punjab to bag the title.
. In November 2017, Manipur will celebrate its annual Sangai Festival showcasing the best the state has to offer in terms of art and culture, handlooms, handicrafts, fine arts, indigenous sports, cuisines and music, and scenic natural beauty of the state.
. To build a secondary school in Manipur’s Chandel district, Japanese ambassador Kenjie Hiramatsu approved Rs 1 crore (US$0.15 million).
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Infrastructure Description • The food park is constructed on a land area of about 30 acres at Nilakuthi. The Manipur Food Industries Nilakuthi Food Park Corporation Ltd. is the implementing agency. The park will host 49 food processing units for which common facilities will be provided. The total project cost is estimated to be US$ 5.3 million (revised). Integrated Infrastructural • The Government of India has sanctioned the IID project at Moreh with a total project cost of US$ 1.19 Development Project (IID) million. As of June 2015, about 75% of the work has been completed.
Export Promotion Industrial Park • The Government of India has approved the EPIP project at Khunuta Chingjin in the Kakching sub-division of (EPIP) Thoubal district at a project cost of US$ 3.1 million. • The Government of India had sanctioned US$ 0.4 million for construction of 2 trade centres, 1 at Moreh & Trade centres another at Imphal. Construction of both the trade centres is complete. • The Government of India has approved 1 industrial growth centre project at Lamlai-Napet with a total project cost of US$ 6.2 million. The government has invited an expression of interest from the Industrial growth centre 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.
. In 2014-15 and 2015-16, Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) allocated US$ 0.3 million for setting up a 50 bed AYUSH hospital in the state of Manipur. . For the first time ever “North-East Business Summit” was held in Manipur during which 39 MoUs were signed. . The government has drafted a new Industrial and Investment Policy, 2017 foreseeing setting up of a “Single Window Agency” for approvals. . One more industrial estate is being set up at Salemthar of Chandel district by the state government for creating industrial infrastructure. Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) Schemes in Manipur
Estimated employment Margin money Margin money Number of Year generated subsidy released – US$ million subsidy utilised – US$ million projects assisted (no. of persons)
2016-17 2.60 3.22 1,265 8,419
Source: Manipur Science & Technology Council, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
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. Manipur has got many areas of strength & opportunities that justify Key Industries investment in the state. . Handlooms . The state has abundant natural resources that offer potential for the . Handicrafts development of infrastructure & industrial sectors. . The existing Indo-Myanmar border trade currently underway in the . Sericulture border towns of Moreh & Tamu enables a full-scale trade relationship . Food processing between India & Myanmar, which would further extend to other adjacent countries. . Bamboo processing . Production and trading units can flourish, taking advantage of the . Information technology expanding international trade. . Hydro power . There are also opportunities for investment in creating infrastructure facilities in the areas of road construction, power generation, . Tourism developed industrial areas, water facilities, IT services, etc. . Mineral based products . The Manipur Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. (MANIDCO) is responsible for industrial development in the state. . Other important corporations include Manipur Handloom & Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd. (MHHDCL), Manipur State Information Technology Society (MSITS), Manipur Electronic Development Corporation Ltd. (MANITRON) & Manipur Food Industries Corporation Ltd. . There are 7 Industrial Training Institutes (ITI) in Manipur. All of these ITIs are controlled by the state government.
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. Handloom is the largest cottage industry in the state. Manipur ranks Funds released under National Handloom Development among the top 5 states in terms of number of looms in the country. Programme – US$ ‘000 Manipur has around 40 active handloom production centres. Most of 2014-15 439.61 the silk weavers, famous for their skill & intricate designing, are from 2015-16 375.62 Wangkhei, Bamon Kampu, Kongba, Khongman & Utlou. 2016-17 554.48 . Changkhom, Raivat Kachon, Mareipan, Pheingao, cotton sari, silk sari & Haopheisoi (sarong) are famous fabric products of Manipur. . In a bid to improve the handicraft sector, the state’s commerce and To provide welfare measures & better working conditions to industry ministry has promised to distribute 4,000 solar power looms handloom weavers, schemes such as group insurance, health to the existing clusters of the state. packages, work-shed cum-housing scheme, project package scheme, integrated handloom village development project & the Deen Dayal Hathkargha Protsahan Yojana are being implemented in the handloom sector.
. Fabrics & shawls of Manipur are in great demand in the national & international market. Manipur Development Society, Manipur Handloom & Handicrafts Development Corporation (MHHDC) & Manipur State Handloom Weavers Co-operative Society are the 3 major government organisations, which undertake handloom production, development & marketing activities in the state.
. 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.
Source: Ministry of Textiles, Government of India
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. Under the 12th Five-Year Plan, several proposals have been made Khadi production and sales in Manipur to make the sector sustainable & competitive. Some of the major (in US$ million) schemes would be: 0.20 • Clusterisation of the handloom segment (US$ 4.4 million
proposed). 0.15
0.16
• Recapitalisation and waiving of loans under the ‘Revival, Reform 0.15 0.14
0.10 0.14 0.13 and Restructuring Package’ for the ‘Handloom Sector & Weavers 0.13 Credit Card Scheme’. The Government of India would provide 0.05 US$ 552 million to NABARD to implement the financial package for the handloom sector to waive overdue loans. 0.00 • US$ 2.3 million proposed for domestic marketing to promote 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 Production Sales sales of handloom products both inside & outside the state. Source: Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises • US$ 1.1 million proposed for health care, life insurance & education of weavers. US$ 0.64 million proposed under the Financial assistance to handloom weavers (in US$ million) Mahatma Gandhi Bunkar Bima Yojana scheme.
• US$ 0.9 million proposed for setting up new powerlooms & for the 1.80
development of the allied textiles sector. 1.60
1.40 1.65 • US$ 0.5 million to upgrade the technology of looms. 1.20 1.00
0.80
0.60
0.78
0.40
0.20
0.37 0.45 0.00 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Source: Ministry of Textiles
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. Handicrafts is another important industry in the state. It has its own unique identity amongst the various crafts of the country.
. Cloth embroidery, cane, bamboo, ivory, stone, wood carving, metal crafts, deer horn decorative articles, supari working sticks, dolls & 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 & parts of Senapati districts.
. Manipur has the highest number of handicrafts units as well as highest number of craftspersons comprising of skilled & semi-skilled artisans in the entire north-eastern region.
. Cane & bamboo crafts, kauna crafts & 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 & bamboo crafts, kauna crafts & pottery.
. Manipur state’s Department of Commerce & Industry has been making efforts judiciously to prioritise the schemes with main objectives to
• Generally raise the morale of handicrafts artisans.
• Enhance the productivities of the crafts which has extensive marketability.
• Immortalise the traditions.
. A handicraft cluster projects programme was organised in Manipur in October 2017.The objective of the programme was to impart training which would help in socio-economic empowerment of artisans.
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. In 2016-17, US$ 0.5 million was released for the development & Funds released under Handicraft Schemes (2016-17) – US$ promotion handicrafts sector under various handicraft schemes in the thousand state. Ambedkar Hastshilp Vikas Yojna (AHVY) 364.39 . Out of the total released amount, US$ 0.36 million was released by Ambedkar Hastshilp Vikas Yojna, US$ 0.09 million was released by Design 94.64 Design scheme & US$ 0.08 million was released by Marketing Support and Services scheme. Marketing support and services 83.04
Total 542.07
1Note: As of 2015-16 Source: Ministry of Textiles
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Raw silk production in Manipur Funds sanctioned/utilised (in US$ million) (metric tonnes) 1.80 600 1.60 1.66 500 516 519 529 1.40 1.50 487 1.20 400 418 1.00 1.14 1.11 1.15 300 0.80 0.60 200 0.40 100 0.20 0.00 - 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Source: Ministry of Textiles, Government of India Figures includes Manipur Hill Districts Source: Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India
. Manipur has two varieties of silk: mulberry and vanya. Mulberry Sericulture Statistics of Manipur (2015-16) includes Bivoltine & Cross Breed, and Vanya includes eri, muga and tussar. The Manipur Sericulture Project was initiated by the Plantation Production Silk Type Government of India with the assistance of the Government of Area(Hectare) (metric tonnes) Japan, particularly, to provide employment to women.
Mulberry Raw Silk 7338 144
Vanya Raw Silk N/A 375
Source: Central Silk Board
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. 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 & 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 & 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.
Notes: SHG: Self-Help Group, NGO: Non-Governmental Organisation
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. 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 & with potential for export. The food processing sector plays a significant role in diversification & commercialisation of agriculture, horticulture, fisheries, poultry, animal husbandry & 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 & Waifruit are some of the locally popular brand names in this industry.
. Freshly packed pineapple & passion fruit, pulp, juice, toffee concentrate, lemon & orange juice, ginger oil, ginger lime, mushrooms & 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 & productivity of horticultural crops by harnessing the potential of the region make this field a viable option for commercialisation as well as marketing.
. During 2007-2017, the total number of projects sanctioned for the establishment & endorsement of food processing industries under various schemes are mentioned below:
• Under Integrated Cold Chain, Value Addition & Preservation Infrastructure Scheme as well as Food Testing Laboratory Scheme, 1 project each was sanctioned.
• 72 projects were sanctioned under Technology upgradation/establishment/modernization of Food Processing Industries Scheme & 37 projects were sanctioned under National Mission on Food Processing Scheme (NMFP).
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Funds released under Dairy Development Schemes, NPDD and . Tentative projected outlays for the 12th Plan Period: Visakhapatnam port traffic (million tonnes) IDDP in Manipur (US$ million) • US$ 0.46 million for Food Processing Training Centre.
• US$ 0.27 million each for training on FPI and mini cold storage & 4 food processing unit. 3.5 • US$ 0.18 million each for infrastructure development of fish & 3.5 meat processing, research & development of FPI, 3 documentation/handbook & pilot plant on pork processing industry. 2.5 • US$ 0.6 million for strengthening of nodal agency.
• US$ 1.1 million for project report preparation. 2
• US$ 0.27 million for Agricultural & Processed Food Products 1.5 Export Development Authority.
• The state received an assistance of US$ 0.36 million for the 1 implementation of National Mission on Food Processing in 2014-
15. 0.5 0.69 0.53 • In December 2016, the state government inaugurated a food 0.43 processing park in Nilakuthi village, Imphal East. 0
. In February 2018, a conference on ‘Linking Startups and SMEs in
2014(2) 2015(2) 2016(3) Food Processing with Government Schemes & Markets’ was jointly 2013(1) organised by ASSOCHAM, MoFPI, ICAR Imphal centre and NABARD in Manipur.
Notes: (1)Funds released under Dairy Development Schemes, (2)Funds released under NPDD, (3)Funds released under IDDP, NPDD – National Programme for Dairy Development, IDDP – Intensive Dairy Development Programme Source: Ministry of Food Processing Industries
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. 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.
. 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.
Notes: Ministry of Industries
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Funds allocated under National Agroforestry & Bamboo Funds released under National Agroforestry & Bamboo Mission Mission (US$ million) (US$ million)
2.50 2.50 2.44 2.00 2.19 2.00 2.22
1.85 1.50 1.50 1.56 1.32 1.00 1.00 1.06 1.06
0.50 0.50 0.17 0.42 0.34 0.30
0.00 0.00
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
2016-17* 2016-17*
2017-18** 2017-18**
Equivalent green weight by soundness of culms in recorded forests (‘000 tonnes)
Green Culms Dry Culms Total
11,617 2,121 13,738
Note: *Fund was released only for maintenance of plantation carried out during 2014-15 & 2015-16 **Fund is being released only for maintenance of plantation carried out during 2015-16 Source: Ministry of Agriculture Department of Agriculture & Cooperation
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. 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.
. Manipur IT SEZ Project Development Company Ltd, a SEZ located in Imphal, Manipur was approved by the state government. The SEZ spans over an area of around 10.85 hectares and would cater the IT/ ITeS sector.
. 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.
Notes: IT: Information Technology, STPI: Software Technology Parks of India, OFC: Optical Fibre Connector, PGCIL: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, ICT: Information and Communications Technology
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. 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.
. 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:
• 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.
Notes: CCC - Course on Computer Concept, DOEACC: Department of Electronics and Accreditation of Computer Classes
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. 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. During February 2018, the total hydro power capacity recorded by the state was 88.93 MW.
. 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.
. 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 Ukhrul district.
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. The main objectives of the 12th Five-Year Plan for the development Hydro energy projects concurred by CEA (as of July 2016) of the sector are as under:
• Completion of ongoing projects/schemes. Name of project Installed capacity (MW)
• Implementation of the Loktak Downstream Hydroelectric Project & Tipaimukh 1,500 the Tipaimukh Hydroelectric Project as a joint venture & the Loktak D/S 66 implementation of new hydel projects as state sector or joint ventures. Hydro energy projects in operation • Strengthening transmission, sub-transmission & distribution (as of July 2016) systems to the maximum to utilise the available power & implementing system improvement schemes to reduce aggregate Name of project Installed capacity (MW) technical & commercial losses (proposed reduction of losses from Loktak 105 62.56% during 2010-11 to 30% during 2016-17).
• Introduction of systems for computer billing & revenue collection, energy auditing & area-wise fixation of revenue collection responsibility.
• Providing electricity access to all households & 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.
Source: Ministry of Power, Government of India
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. Manipur has a pleasant climate, exotic greenery & varied flora, besides a rich tribal culture.
. In 2016, the number of foreign tourist arrivals in the state were recorded to be 3,064.
. 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 1st time on Indian soil.
• The Siroy National Park at Ukhrul.
• Loktak lake, the biggest fresh water lake in the Northeast.
. 2 famous projects – Loktak Tourism/Wild Life Circuit & Ethnic/Adventure Tourism Circuit have promoted investments in state’s tourism sector.
. In November 2016, the state organized the 10-day Manipur Sangai Festival, themed ‘Destination Manipur’ to promote the state as a tourist destination.
. In May 2017, Japan announced plans to build a war museum at Maiba Lokpa in Bishnupur district, Manipur, at the location of a Japanese war camp established during World War II.
. In November 2017, Manipur will celebrate the “Manipur Sangai Festival” which will showcase it’s art, culture, handloom, handicrafts, indigenous sports, cuisines and scenic beauty of the land.
. The Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned Rs 485.64 lakh (US$ 0.75 million) for Manipur Adventure and Allied Sports Institute Complex (MAASIC) at Keirao, Imphal East district which was inaugurated by Thounaojam Shyamkumar, Minister of Forest and Environment, Horticulture and Soil Conservation, MAHUD and Town Planning. It is constructed to promote adventure tourism in the state.
Notes: Ministry of Tourism
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. 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, Phungcham, Kazing Malung, Shokpau, Yongphu, Shingda, Marao, Singkap, Shangshak, Koshu, Nungou, Mawai, Shongphel, Sirarukhong, Cretland, Chingsou, Humine, Makan, of Ukhrul District 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.
Limestone deposits in Manipur
Location District Probable reserves (tonnes)
Ukhrul Ukhrul 4,630,000 North Hundung Ukhrul 501,000
South Hundung Ukhrul 170,000
Mova Ukhrul 36,000
Phungyar Ukhrul 1,532,000
Meiring Ukhrul 5,760,000
New Paoyi Ukhrul 256,000
Khangkhui Ukhrul 260,000
Narum Chandel 158,000
Source: NIC Manipur State Unit
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. More than 25 occurrences of chromite have so far been located in Manipur. These are located at Lunghar, Phangrai, Sirohi, Gamnom, Pushing, Khangkhui, Yentem, Nungbi, Hangkau, Apong, Chingai, 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%. In Manipur, nickel content of up to 2% 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% and nickel values ranging from 0.2- 0.3%.
Chromite deposits in Manipur
Location District Probable reserve (tonnes)
Phangrai Ukhrul 77,400 Hangkau Ukhrul 66,000
Gamnam Ukhrul 168,900
Nampisha Ukhrul 125,200
Sirohi Ukhrul 13,500
Kwatha Chandel 66,000
Khudengthabi Chandel 28,500
Source: NIC Manipur State Unit
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Agency Description
Manipur Industrial . Formerly known as the Manipur Small Industries Corporation Limited (MSIC), MANIDCO’s objective is to aid, Development Corporation advice, assist finance, protect and promote the interests of small and medium industries in the state. Limited (MANIDCO)
Manipur Handloom & Handicrafts Development . MHHDCL was set up in 1976 to help production and direct marketing of handloom and handicraft products. Corporation Limited (MHHDCL)
Manipur Food Industries . MFIC was incorporated in 1997. The corporation provides assistance and support services in the field of technical, Corporation Limited (MFIC) financial, marketing, etc., to food processing units.
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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
Allotment of land Manipur Industrial Development Corporation Limited (MANIDCO)
Site environmental approval Manipur Pollution Control Board (MPCB)/Department of Environment and Forest, Government of Manipur No objection certificate and consent under Water and Pollution Control Act
Registration under States Sales Tax Act and Central and State Excise Act Excise Department of Manipur Commercial taxes
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List of approvals and clearances required Department
Sanction of power Electricity Department, Government of Manipur/The Joint Electricity Power feasibility 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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Agency Contact Information
Industrial Estate Takyelpat, Imphal - 795001 Post Box No 46 Manipur Industrial Development Corporation 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
49 MANIPUR For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org 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, Government Labour cost (minimum wages per day) Skilled US $1.6 of India
Agriculture: US$ 4.2 cents Power costs (per kWh) Central Electricity Authority Industry: US$ 6.2 cents
Note: 1Ranchi and Jamshedpur
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Objectives
. Investments in IT/ITeS sector should be increased to US$ 3.32 million in the coming 5 years
. To focus on financial services, digital entertainment, mobile applications, health services and education material. Manipur IT Policy 2015 . To provide direct and indirect employment to 50,000 employees by creating employment opportunities in IT/ITeS in the next 5 years. Read more Manipur Tourism Policy . To harness Manipur’s tourism potential and attract tourists and investments through the development of hotels and 2014 restaurants, resorts, transport and communication, heritage sites as well as handloom and handicrafts. Read more
The Industrial and . To develop good infrastructure to ensure planned and accelerated industrial development. Investment Policy of Read more Manipur, 2013 . To promote modernisation and technology up-gradation of existing industrial units. . To develop mineral-based industries by identifying lack of infrastructure, lack of investment and flow of credit from New Mineral Policy banks as well as exploration of local resources and manpower to achieve industrial growth. Read more
. To transform Manipur into an IT-driven economy.
Manipur IT Policy 2003 . 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 . To promote the Northeast as an attractive investment destination through several concessions and incentives. Investment Promotion Policy (NEIIPP) 2007 Read more
Upcoming Policies
. Manipur Industrial and Investment Policy 2017
. Manipur State Film Policy
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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 65.46
2016-17 67.09
Q1 2017-18 64.46
Q2 2017-18 64.29
Q3 2017-18 64.74
Source: Reserve Bank of India
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