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MANIPUR JEWEL OF INDIA

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Executive Summary ……………………. 3

Manipur Vision ………………………….. 4

Advantage Manipur ………………..…… 5

Manipur – An Introduction ……………... 6

Infrastructure Status………………...…. 14

Business Opportunities………………… 29

Doing Business in Manipur………..….. 47

State Acts & Policies ……………..…… 52

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Flourishing bamboo

processing industry

• Manipur is one of India’s largest bamboo producing states and a major contributor to the

country’s bamboo industry. In 2015, the state accounted for 9,303 square km of bamboo

bearing area.

Strong handicrafts

industry• Manipur has the highest number of handicrafts units as well as the highest number of

craftpersons comprising skilled and semi-skilled artisans in the entire north-eastern region.

Strong handlooms

industry• Handlooms is the largest cottage industry in Manipur and the state ranks among the top

five in terms of the number of looms in the country.

Strong border trade

opportunities

• Manipur has the advantage of acting as India’s ‘Gateway to the East’ through Moreh town,

which is the only feasible land route for trade between India and Myanmar and other

Southeast Asian countries.


Largest women-run

market in the country

• 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 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 breathtaking scenic beauty makes it a

tourist’s paradise.

Source: Ministry of Industries, Ministry of Tourism, Textile and Power, News articles


MANIPUR VISION 2025

Agriculture

Education

Infrastructure

Transport

IndustriesHealth

Tourism

• Produce surplus rice and stop

importing rice from other states.

• Promote organic farming and

encourage farmers to use

modern technologies.

• Create Rural Infrastructure

Development Fund for providing

infrastructure facilities like

power, education, healthcare,

housing and water supply.

• Develop Imphal airport into an

international airport.

• Develop the state as an

education hub and attract

students from other states.

• Establish polytechniques,

engineering and medical

colleges.

• Introduce and expand rail

network to connect Imphal,

Jiribam, Moreh and Guwahati.

• Build a tunneled roadway

from Imphal railway station to

Lamding in Thoubal district.

• Setting up export processing

zones (EPZs) in every district

and SEZ for different sectors.

• Identify potential areas and

form industrial hubs to develop

the area.

• Provide disease free living by

improving the health and

nutritional status of the people.

• Institutes for nursing,

paramedics and medical

technicians to be set up in

every district.

• Information kiosks and tourist

service centres at prominent

places.

• Promote tourism by

showcasing the wild life,

religious traditions, adventure,

art and culture of the state.

Environment• Effective implementation of

integrated watershed

management programmes and

prevention of soil erosion.

• Preserve and rejuvenate the

Loktak lake for sustainable

eco-system of the state.


VISION

2025

Source: Confederation of Indian Industry


Growing demandConducive agro-climatic

conditions

• Manipur holds significant cultivation potential for various horticultural crops due to varied agro-climatic conditions.

• Entrepreneurs get easy access to process and market a wide variety of rare and exotic medicinal and aromatic plants grown in Manipur.

Link with Southeast Asian

countries

• Moreh town offers a feasible land-route between India and Myanmar and to the Southeast Asian countries.

• Moreh has a land customs station; an Integrated Check Post (ICP) is also being developed

• The state is bounded by Nagaland to the north, Mizoram to the south, and

Assam to the west.

Facilitating

infrastructure and ample space

• Imphal has one airport and Air India provides air cargo services. Four national highways run through the state.

• The railway line under construction on the Manipur-Assam border is a national priority project.

• Manipur has a land area of 22,327 sq km and a pollution free environment.

Rich labour pool

• With a 76.9% literacy rate, Manipur offers a largely educated workforce.

• Knowledge of English is an added advantage for the Manipuri workforce.

• Multi-ethnicity and diversity are among Manipur’s strong characteristics.

• Systems like Khutlang to promote women in mainstream work force.

Advantage

Manipur

ADVANTAGE MANIPUR


March 2015

Thermal power

installed

capacity:

113.39. MW

June 2016

Thermal power

installed

capacity:

119.68 MW


MANIPUR FACT FILE

Manipur is situated in the eastern-most corner of Northeast

India. The state shares borders with other north-eastern

states of Nagaland, Mizoram and Assam and the

neighbouring country of Myanmar.

Meiteilon (Manipuri) is the state language, although, English

and Hindi are also commonly used for communication.

Depending on the altitude of the hill ranges, the climatic

condition varies from tropical to sub-alpine.

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

Administrative districts (No) 9

Population density (persons per sq km) 115

Population 2,972,786

Sex ratio

(females per 1,000 males)933

Literacy rate (%) 76.9


Source: www.mapsofindia.com

Source: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Manipur

Census 2011


MANIPUR IN FIGURES … (1/2)


Parameter Manipur All states Source

Economy 2015-16 2015-16

GSDP as a percentage of all states’ GSDP 0.12 100.0TechSci Estimates based on “Advanced Estimates”

provided by Directorate of Economics and Statistics

of Manipur

GSDP growth rate (%) 11.64 8.64

TechSci Estimates based on “Advanced Estimates”


of Manipur

Per capita GSDP (US$ ) 918.25 1,546TechSci Estimates based on “Advanced Estimates”


of Manipur

Physical Infrastructure

Installed power capacity (MW) 206.11 304,505.75 Central Electricity Authority, as of June 2016

Wireless subscribers (No) 11,105,7701

1,033,157,014Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of May

2016

Internet subscribers (No) 3,900,0001 334,340,000Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of

January 2016

National highway length (km) 1,745.74 100,087.08 NHAI & Roads and Building Department

Airports (no) 1 125 Airports Authority of India

1Includes North East


Parameter Manipur All states Source

Social Indicators

Literacy rate (%) 76.9 73.0 Census 2011

Birth rate (per 1,000 population) 14.7 21.6 SRS Bulletin

Investments

FDI equity inflows (US$ billion) 0.0941 288.51Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion,

From April 2000 to March 2016


MANIPUR IN FIGURES … (2/2)


1FDI 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


At current prices, the GSDP* of Manipur was about US$ 2.7

billion in 2015-16.

The GSDP of the state grew at a CAGR of 8.17% from

2004-05 to 2015-16.

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


ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – GSDP


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

GSDP* - Geometric mean of YoY calculation from 2004-05 to 2014-15

Per Capita GSDP^ - calculated using GSDP million USD / Population in million

Per capita GSDP (US$)

The state’s per capita GSDP^ has increased from US$

463.9 in 2004-05 to US$ 918.25 in 2015-16.

The per capita GSDP increased at a compound annual

growth rate (CAGR) of 6.40% between 2004-05 and 2015-

16.

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In 2015-16, the total NSDP# of Manipur at current prices

was about US$ 2.23 billion.

From 2004-05 to 2015-16, the average NSDP growth rate

was about 7.27%.

Source: TechSci 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

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


ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – NSDP


Per capita NSDP (US$)

The state’s per capita NSDP& in 2015-16 was US$ 751.6 as

compared to US$ 415.9 in 2004-05.

The per capita NSDP increased at a CAGR of 5.52%

between 2004-05 and 2015-16.

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There has been a drastic shift in the sectoral contribution

from secondary to tertiary sector. The overall performance

of the economy of the state over the years has been

encouraging.

In 2015-16, the tertiary sectorµ contributed 59.61% to the

state’s GSDP at current prices, followed by the secondary

sector with a contribution of 20.62%.

The tertiary sector grew at an average rate of 16.61%

between 2004-05 and 2015-16; driven by trade, hotels, real

estate, finance, insurance, transport, communications and

other services.

The secondary sector grew at an average rate of 6.38%

during the period between 2004-05 and 2015-16. Its growth

was mainly driven by construction and manufacturing.

The primary sector grew at an average rate of 9.83%

between 2004-05 and 2015-16.

Source: TechSci Estimates based on “Advanced Estimates” provided by

Directorate of Economics and Statistics of Manipur

Sector-wise %share of GSDPµ -Geometric mean of YoY calculation from

2004-05 to 2014-15

Percentage distribution of GSDP


ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION OF GSDP


24.70% 19.77%

36.70%

20.62%

38.60%

59.61%

2004-05 2015-16

Primary Sector Secondary Sector Tertiary Sector

CAGR

9.83%

16.61%

6.38%


Source: Indian Horticulture Database 2015, National Horticulture Board,

Department of Commerce & Industries, Department of Agriculture,

Government of Manipur

CropProduction – 2015-

16 (‘000 tonnes)

Area– 2015-16

(‘000 hectares)

Fruits 508.12 54.83

Vegetables 307.25 32.88

Flowers 0.30 0.81

Spices 24.10 10.50

Plantation

crops0.15 0.90

Natural forests cover about 77% of the total geographical

area of Manipur. Agriculture has a significant share in the

state’s domestic product and provides employment to about

52.2% of the total workers in the state.

Teak, pine, oak, uningthou, leihao, bamboo, cane, etc, are

important forest resources. In addition, rubber, tea, coffee,

orange and cardamom are grown in the hill areas. Food and

cash crops are grown mainly in the valley region.

During 2015-16 the total production of horticulture crops in

the state was recorded to be 788.27 thousand tonnes and

area under production was 98.34 thousand hectares.

Major fruits grown in the state are pineapple, lime, lemon,

banana, orange, papaya, plum and passion fruit.

In 2015-16, total production of vegetables and fruits in the

state stood at 0.307 million tonnes and 0.508 million tonnes,

respectively.

Under the 12th Five Year Plan (2012-17), the total outlay

planned by the state government for agriculture & allied

activities is US$ 96.38 million.


ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION



According to the Department of Industrial Policy

& Promotion (DIPP), cumulative FDI inflows into

the northeast states, during April 2000 to March

2016, amounted to US$ 94 million.

Trade, hotel, restaurants, public administration

and real estate are the major contributors behind

the growth of the state.

During April 2015 to March 2016, the cumulative

FDI inflows into the northeast states was

recorded to be US$ 10 million as compared to

US$ 5 million during 2014-15.


ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – FDI INFLOWS & INVESTMENTS


FDI equity inflows, 2008-09 to 2015-16 (US$ million)1

Source: Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion1Including Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura

2As of September 2015

42

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15

0.65

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2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16


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. The Manipur State Road

Transport Corporation (MSRSTC) provides state road transport services. The

state has a total of 1,745.74 km of national highways, as of 2015-16

Source: NHAI, Ministry of Defence1up to February 2016

PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – ROADS


Number of projects approved and cost for

development of state roads under CRF (2015-16)

Year Number Cost (US$ million)

2015-16 4 5.42

Length of NH Completed- 2014-15 & 2015-16

Year Road length

2014-15 45.83 km

2015-16 6.40 km

Funds allocated and expenditure incurred on

development and maintenance of NH (in US$ million)-

2014-15 & 2015-16

Year Funds allocated Expenditure incurred

2014-15 4.98 4.98

2015-161

4.66 4.64


PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – AIRPORTS AND RAILWAYS…(1/2)


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 second-largest airport in the

north-eastern region with postal air cargo services for

six days a week. The airport underwent expansion to

increase parking space for more aircrafts and 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.

In May 2016, the Jiribam to Stinchar broad gauge

passenger train was flagged off by Prime Minister

Narendra Modi from Jawaharlal Nehru Sports

Complex Polo Ground Shillong

Domestic airport

Imphal

Source: Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India


PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – AIRPORTS AND RAILWAYS…(2/2)


Aircraft movement (nos.) Passenger traffic (in millions)

Source: Airport Authority of India

During 2015-16, Imphal airport handled 4,266 tonnes of freight. In March 2016, the airport handled 325 tonnes of freight, as

compared to 332 tonnes in 2014-15.

6,667

7,886 8,366

6,990

5,344 4,803

6,078

2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16

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2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16


As of June 2016, Manipur had a total installed power

generation capacity of 206.11 MW. The state has a potential

to generate hydropower equivalent to about 2,200 MW.

Of the total installed power generation capacity, 80.98 MW

was contributed by hydropower, 119.68 MW by thermal

power and renewable power contributed 5.45 MW of

capacity.

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

billion. On completion, the project would have six generating

units of 250 MW each totalling to 1,500 MW. As of August

2015, the plant is in the commissioning phase.

Out of 276 un-electrified villages in the state, 75 villages

were electrified during 2015-16.

Under the Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana, three

new projects worth US$ 9.12 million were sanctioned to

improve rural electrification in the state of Manipur.Source: Central Electricity Authority

Installed power capacity (MW)


PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – POWER


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 HE Project; Doyang HE Project and

Rangnadi HE Project. The Loktak Hydro Electric Project is

the main source of power supply in the state.

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Source: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, 1Combined figures for the North-Eastern states,

2As of June 2015

Telecommunication infrastructure in the state includes -

independent satellite link with Delhi and Shillong; micro-

wave link with Kohima and beyond; 40 digital exchanges;

and internet C-II net working at Imphal with 810 connections

to all district headquarters. As of May 2016, the

northeastern states of India had about 11.10 million wireless

subscribers and 123,420 wire-line subscribers.

As of May 2016, the northeast region had 123,270 wireline

subscribers for BSNL and 1,566,834 BSNL wireless

subscribers.

By the end of May 2016, 428,952 subscribers had

submitted request for mobile number portability (MNP) in

the northeast. Moreover, total tele-density in the northeast

region was recorded to be 80.3% as of May 2016. The total

number of post offices in the northeast, as of December

2015, was recorded at 2,920.


PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – TELECOM


Major telecom operators in Manipur

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)

Aircel Limited

Vodafone Essar

Reliance Communications

Tata Teleservices

IDEA Cellular

Source: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India

GP-Gram Panchayat

Telecom infrastructure1 (May 2016)

Wireless subscribers 11,105,770

Wire-line subscribers 123,420

Internet subscribers 3,900,0002

Rural Internet subscribers 2,040,0002

Urban Internet subscribers 1,860,0002

Tele-density (in %) 80.30

Performance Status of National Optical Fibre Network

Project (as of April 2016)

No. of GPs in Phase-I 24

Pipes laid (kms) 71

Cable laid (km) 73

GPs for which cable laid 24


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$ 11.91 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.

Imphal has been identified under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and 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 2015, the Ministry of Urban Development of Government of India released US$ 0.24 million as an

advance for Imphal under AMRUT guidelines.


DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE


Source: Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India

UIG: Urban Infrastructure and Governance,

UIDSSMT: Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme for Small and Medium Towns


Educational infrastructure

Universities 4

Colleges for general education 83

Government high schools 180

Government junior high schools 305

Manipur has a literacy rate of 76.9% according to the

Census 2011; the male literacy rate is 86.49% and

the female literacy rate is 73.17%.

During 2015-16, the overall enrolment of students in

schools increased to 85,570 from 84,295 from 2014-

15.

The Education Department of the Government of

Manipur regulates the education system of the state.

The Department has four sub-entities: Department of

Education (University and Higher Education),

Department of Education (Schools), State Council of

Educational Research and Training and Department

of Adult Education.


SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – EDUCATION … (1/4)

Source: University Grants Commission,

Manipur Annual Plan 2014-15, Government of Manipur


Literacy rate (%)

Literacy rate 76.9

Male literacy 86.49

Female literacy 73.17

Source: Census 2011


In 2014-15, 381 primary schools were upgraded to

upper primary and 137 upper primary were upgraded

to secondary schools.

SLMA, Manipur, was constituted as per the directive

of the NLM Authority. The project is funded on

sharing basis by the Government of India and the

state government.



Source: District Information System for Education Manipur State Portal

Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India

SLMA - State Literacy Mission Authority

NLM - National Literacy Mission


Manipur’s education statistics (2014-15)

Number of

schools

Primary only: 2,387

Primary with upper primary: 908

Primary with upper primary, secondary and

higher secondary: 85

Upper primary only: 49

Upper primary with secondary and higher

secondary: 21

Primary with upper primary, secondary: 654

Upper primary with secondary: 147

Enrolment in

elementary

schools (nos.)

549,897

Enrollment in

secondary

schools (nos.)

80,545

Net enrolment

ratio Upper primary: 86.2

Major Institutes in Manipur

Central Universities

Indira Gandhi National Tribal University

Manipur University

NIT

National Institute of Technology Manipur




Funds released under MDM scheme (US$ million) Funds released by Central Government under SSA

Programme (US$ million)

Several programmes including the National Programme of Nutrition (mid-day meals scheme) support primary education. The

state also promotes education for girls.

Sarva Shiksha Abhiya (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.

Source: Human Resource Department, Government of India

SSA – Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

MDM – Mid-Day Meal

1.982.21

5.01

1.91

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20.16

32.79

28.04

2013-14 2014-15 2015-16




Source: URDPFI guidelines, 2014

Standard norm for education facilities

Sl. No Category Student strengthPopulation 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: NHM, Government of India

Central Bureau of Health Intelligence, Government of India 1Per thousand persons, 2Per thousand live births,

Health indicators

Population served per government hospital 12,098

Population served per government hospital

bed1,965

Birth rate1

14.7

Death rate1

4.0

Infant mortality rate2

10

In 2015, health infrastructure of the state comprised nine

district hospitals, 83 primary health centres, 509 primary

health sub-centres, 31 community health centres and 35

dispensaries.

RMC Imphal is an autonomous institution established at the

initiation of six north eastern states to serve the needs of

professional manpower development of all the six states. A

health and family welfare training centre at Imphal is

providing in service training to health personnel.

The health system under the State Health Department is

organised at three levels, each level supported by a referral

centre. The levels are:

Primary care level comprising of primary health sub-

centres (PHSCs), primary health centres (PHCs)

and community health centres (CHCs). Essential

basic health care is provided at this level.

Secondary care level comprising of CHCs and

district hospitals, which act as referral centres and

where comparatively better services are provided

with basic specialist facilities.

Tertiary care level where specialist and super

specialist care are provided. The state level hospital

(JN Hospital) is providing the service.


SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – HEALTH … (1/3)


Health infrastructure

Active sub-centres 509

Active primary health centres 83

Active community health centres 31

Active district hospitals 9

Sub district hospitals 1

Source: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare


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.




Funds approved for upgradation/renovation of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy

(AYUSH) dispensaries in Manipur (2015-16)

Total units Amount (US$ thousand)

1 30.55

Source: Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH)




Source: Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH)

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.


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.


CULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE



INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE


Infrastructure Description

Nilakuthi Food Park

• 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 processing units for which

common facilities will be provided. The total project cost is estimated to be US$ 5.3 million (revised).

Integrated Infrastructural

Development Project (IID)

• The Government of India has sanctioned the IID project at Moreh with a total project cost of US$ 1.19

million. As of June 2015, about 75% of the work has been completed.

Export Promotion Industrial

Park (EPIP)

• The Government of India has approved the EPIP project at Khunuta Chingjin in the Kakching sub-

division of Thoubal district at a project cost of US$ 3.1 million.

Trade centres• The Government of India had sanctioned US$ 0.4 million for construction of two trade centres, one at

Moreh and another at Imphal. Construction of both the trade centres is complete.

Industrial growth centre

• 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 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.

Source: Manipur Science & Technology Council, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises1Including unutilised funds from previous years

Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) Schemes in Manipur

YearMargin money

subsidy released – US$ million

Margin money

subsidy utilised – US$ million

Number of

projects assisted

Estimated employment

generated

(no. of persons)

2014-15 2.33 2.66(1) 747 829

During 2015-16 (up to January 2016), a total of 22,282 loan applications were received under PMEGP (Prime Minister's Employment

Generation Programme) from the state.


Manipur has got many areas of strength and opportunities

that justify investment in the state.

The state has abundant natural resources that offer

potential for the development of infrastructure and industrial

sectors.

The existing Indo-Myanmar border trade currently underway

in the border towns of Moreh and Tamu enables a full-scale

trade relationship between India and Myanmar, which would

further extend to other adjacent countries.

Production and trading units can flourish, taking advantage

of the expanding international trade.

There are also opportunities for investment in creating

infrastructure facilities in the areas of road construction,

power generation, developed industrial areas, water

facilities, IT services, etc.

The Manipur Industrial Development Corporation Limited

(MANIDCO) is responsible for industrial development in the

state.


KEY INDUSTRIES

Key industries

• Handlooms

• Handicrafts

• Sericulture

• Food processing

• Bamboo processing

• Information technology

• Hydro power

• Tourism

• Mineral based products


Other important corporations include Manipur Handloom &

Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited (MHHDCL),

Manipur State Information Technology Society (MSITS),

Manipur Electronic Development Corporation Limited

(MANITRON) and Manipur Food Industries Corporation

Limited.

There are 7 Industrial Training Institutes (ITI) in Manipur. All

of these ITIs are controlled by the state government.


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.


KEY INDUSTRIES – HANDLOOM … (1/2)


Source: Ministry of Textiles, Government of India

Funds released under National Handloom Development

Programme (2014-15) – US$ ‘000

Integrated Handloom Development Scheme

(IHDS)431.32

Handloom Marketing Assistance (HMA) 8.29

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.


KEY INDUSTRIES – HANDLOOM … (2/2)


0.78

1.65

0.37 0.45

2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16

Financial assistance to handloom weavers (in US$

million)

Source: Ministry of Textiles

0.13 0.13 0.140.14 0.15 0.16

2012-13 2013-14 2014-15⁽¹⁾

Production Sales

Khadi production and sales in Manipur

(in US$ million)

Source:Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

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.


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 morale of handicrafts artisans.

Enhance the productivities of the crafts which has extensive marketability.

Immortalise the traditions.


KEY INDUSTRIES – HANDICRAFTS … (2/2)


In 2015-16, US$ 0.1 million was released for the development and promotion handicrafts sector under various handicraft

schemes in the state.

Out of the total released amount, US$ 0.06 million was released by Ambedkar Hastshilp Vikas Yojna, US$ 0.035 million was

released by Human Resource Development scheme and US$ 0.004 million was released by Design and Technological Up-

gradation scheme.

Funds released under Handicraft Schemes (2015-16) – US$ thousand

Ambedkar Hastshilp Vikas Yojna (AHVY) 60.06

Human Resource Development (HRD) Scheme 35.96

Design and Technological Up-gradation 4.66

Total 100.69

Source: Ministry of Textiles


KEY INDUSTRIES – SERICULTURE … (1/2)


Manipur has four varieties of silk: mulberry, eri,

muga and oak-tussar. The Manipur Sericulture

Project was initiated by the Government of India

with the assistance of the Government of Japan,

particularly, to provide employment to women.

1.5

1.14

1.66

1.11

2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

Funds sanctioned/utilised (in US$ million)

Raw silk production in Manipur

(metric tonnes)

Source: Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India1As of May 2016

Sericulture production (2014-15)

Silk Type Dfls (in millions) Cocoon production Raw silk production

(metric tonnes)

Mulberry 2.45 1,194.91 metric tonnes 150

Eri 4.612 468.83 metric tonnes 361

Source: Central Silk Board

418487 516 522

114

20

12-1

3

20

13-1

4

20

14-1

5

20

15-1

6

2016-1

7⁽¹⁾


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.

SHG: Self-Help Group, NGO: Non-Governmental Organisation


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.

During 2007-2017, the total number of projects sanctioned for the establishment and 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 and 37 projects were sanctioned under National Mission on Food Processing Scheme (NMFP).


KEY INDUSTRIES – FOOD PROCESSING … (1/2)



Tentative projected outlays for the 12th Plan Period:

US$ 0.46 million for Food Processing Training

Centre.

US$ 0.27 million each for training on FPI and mini

cold storage & food processing unit.

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.

US$ 0.6 million for strengthening of nodal agency.

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.


KEY INDUSTRIES – FOOD PROCESSING … (2/2)


Funds released under Dairy Development Schemes

and NPDD (US$ million)

0.69

0.53

0.43

2013⁽¹⁾ 2014⁽¹⁾ 2015⁽²⁾

Source: Ministry of Food Processing Industries,(1)Funds released under Dairy Development Schemes

(2)Funds released under NPDD

NPDD – National Programme for Dairy Development


KEY INDUSTRIES – BAMBOO PROCESSING…(1/2)


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.

Source: Ministry of Industries


KEY INDUSTRIES – BAMBOO PROCESSING…(2/2)


Funds allocated under National Agroforestry & Bamboo

Mission (US$ million)

Source: Ministry of Agriculture Department of Agriculture & Cooperation

Equivalent green weight by soundness of culms in recorded forests (‘000 tonnes)

Green Culms Dry Culms Total

11,617 2,121 13,738

2.442.19

1.56

1.06

2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16

Funds released under National Agroforestry & Bamboo

Mission (US$ million)

2.22

1.85

1.32

1.06

2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16


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.


KEY INDUSTRIES – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY … (1/2)


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


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.


KEY INDUSTRIES – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY … (2/2)


CCC - Course on Computer Concept,

DOEACC: Department of Electronics and Accreditation of Computer Classes


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 June 2016, the total hydro power capacity recorded by the state was

80.98 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.


KEY INDUSTRIES – HYDRO POWER … (1/2)



The main objectives of the 12th Five-Year Plan for the development of the sector are as under:

Completion of ongoing projects/schemes.

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% during 2010-11 to 30% during 2016-17).

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.


KEY INDUSTRIES – HYDRO POWER … (2/2)


Source: Ministry of Power, Government of India

Hydro energy projects in operation

(as of October 2015)

Name of project Installed capacity (MW)

Loktak 105

Hydro energy projects concurred by CEA (as of October 2015)

Name of project Installed capacity (MW)

Tipaimukh 1,500

Loktak D/S 66


Manipur has a pleasant climate, exotic greenery and varied flora, besides a rich tribal culture.

In 2015, the number of foreign tourist arrivals in the state were recorded to be 3,260.

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.


KEY INDUSTRIES – TOURISM


Source: Ministry of Tourism


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.


KEY INDUSTRIES – MINERAL BASED PRODUCTS…(1/2)


Source: NIC Manipur State Unit

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


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.


KEY INDUSTRIES – MINERAL BASED PRODUCTS…(2/2)


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%.

Source: NIC Manipur State Unit

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


KEY INVESTMENT PROMOTION OFFICES


Agency Description

Manipur Industrial

Development Corporation

Limited (MANIDCO)

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

Manipur Handloom &

Handicrafts Development

Corporation Limited

(MHHDCL)

• MHHDCL was set up in 1976 to help production and direct marketing of handloom and handicraft products.

Manipur Food Industries

Corporation Limited

(MFIC)

• MFIC was incorporated in 1997. The corporation provides assistance and support services in the field of technical, financial, marketing, etc., to food processing units.


KEY APPROVALS REQUIRED … (1/2)


List of approvals and clearances required Department

Incorporation of company Registrar of Companies

Registration, Industrial Entrepreneurs Memorandum (IEM),

industrial licensesDirector of Commerce and Industries, Manipur

Permission for land use

Allotment of landManipur Industrial Development Corporation Limited

(MANIDCO)

Site environmental approvalManipur Pollution Control Board (MPCB)/Department of

Environment and Forest, Government of ManipurNo objection certificate and consent under Water and Pollution

Control Act

Registration under States Sales Tax Act and Central and State

Excise ActExcise Department of Manipur

Commercial taxes


KEY APPROVALS REQUIRED … (2/2)


List of approvals and clearances required Department

Sanction of power

Electricity Department, Government of Manipur/The Joint

Electricity Regulatory Commission for the States of

Manipur & Mizoram (JERC)

Power feasibility

Power connection

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

Water and sewerage clearanceManipur Public Health Engineering Department

(MPHED)Water connection


Agency Contact information

Manipur Industrial Development Corporation

Limited

Industrial Estate Takyelpat, Imphal - 795001Post Box No 46

Phone: 91-385-2410767Website: http://mastec.nic.in/manidco.htm

Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region

258, 1st Floor, Vigyan Bhavan AnnexeNew Delhi-110011

Phone: 91-11-2302 2401, 2302 2400Fax: 91-11-2306 2754

Website: http://mdoner.gov.in


CONTACT LIST



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

Labour cost (minimum wages per day)Un-skilled US $1.5

Skilled US $1.6

Ministry of Labour and Employment,

Government of India

Power costs (per kWh)Agriculture: US$ 4.2 cents

Industry: US$ 6.2 cents Central Electricity Authority


COST OF DOING BUSINESS IN MANIPUR



Manipur Tourism Policy 2014

• 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.

Objective

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

opportunities in IT/ITeS in the next 5 years.

• To focus on financial services, digital entertainment, mobile applications, health services and

education material.

Objectives


STATE ACTS & POLICIES … (1/2)


The Industrial and Investment Policy of Manipur, 2013

• To develop good infrastructure to ensure planned and accelerated industrial development.

• To promote modernisation and technology up-gradation of existing industrial units.Objectives


Manipur IT Policy 2003

• To transform Manipur into an IT-driven economy.

• To promote investments and growth in the IT industry and encourage private sector initiative in

IT-related infrastructure and services.Read more

Objectives

New Mineral Policy

• To develop mineral-based industries by identifying lack of infrastructure, lack of investment and

flow of credit from banks as well as exploration of local resources and manpower to achieve

industrial growth.Read more

Objective


STATE ACTS & POLICIES … (2/2)


North East Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy (NEIIPP) 2007

• To promote the Northeast as an attractive investment destination through several concessions

and incentives.

Read more

Objective

http://investinmanipur.nic.in/ITPolicy_Manipur2003.pdf

http://databank.nedfi.com/content/mineral-resiources-manipur

http://investinmanipur.nic.in/NEIIPP-2007-Information Booklet.pdf



EXCHANGE RATES

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

Exchange rates (Fiscal Year)

Source: Reserve Bank of India


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