Manipur's Railway Dream: Bridging Connectivity for Prosperity

Manipur CM Y Khemchand Singh is dedicated to supporting a major railway project linking Imphal with India’s rail network. The 111-km line to Jiribam, costing over Rs 22,000 crore, aims for 2028 completion. Seen as a transformative step, it promises enhanced infrastructure, connectivity, and local prosperity.

The Chief Minister of Manipur, Y Khemchand Singh, has reiterated his administration's commitment to aiding the prompt completion of an ambitious railway project intended to connect the capital, Imphal, with India's national railway network.

Stretching 111 kilometers to Jiribam, near Assam's border, the project poses an essential infrastructural advancement. Estimated at over Rs 22,000 crore, it targets a 2028 inauguration. Singh's remarks followed a meeting with North East Frontier Railway officials.

The project aims to bolster Manipur's transport structure, enriching connectivity and supply chain efficiency. Aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision, it is set to enhance living conditions and foster state progress.

(With inputs from agencies.)