Manipur State Report - April-2018

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MANIPUR
JEWEL OF INDIA

Table of Content
Executive Summary……………….….…….3
Manipur Vision………………..….………….4
Manipur – An Introduction………………….6
Advantage Manipur……….…….…..……....9
Infrastructure Status…………...……….…14
Business Opportunities.............................28
Doing Business in Manipur…….…………46
State Acts & Policies…….……….......……51

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Source: Ministry of Industries, Ministry of Tourism, Textile and Power, News articles
 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.
Flourishing bamboo
processing industry
 Manipur has the highest number of handicrafts units as well as the highest number of craft persons
comprising skilled and semi-skilled artisans in the entire north-eastern region.
Strong handicrafts
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 handlooms
industry
 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.
Strong border trade
opportunities
 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.
Largest women-run
market in the country
 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.
A tourist’s paradise

MANIPUR VISION 2025
Industries
 Setting up export processing
zones (EPZs) in every district &
SEZ for different sectors.
 Identify potential areas & form
industrial hubs to develop the
area.
Agriculture
 Produce surplus rice & stop
importing rice from other states.
 Promote organic farming &
encourage farmers to use modern
technologies.
Transport
 Introduce & expand rail network
to connect Imphal, Jiribam,
Moreh & Guwahati.
 Build a tunnelled roadway from
Imphal railway station to Lamding
in Thoubal district.
Infrastructure
Education
Health
 Develop the state as an education
hub & attract students from other
states.
 Establish polytechniques,
engineering & medical colleges.
 Provide disease free living by
improving the health & nutritional
status of the people.
 Institutes for nursing, paramedics
& medical technicians to be set
up in every district.
 Create Rural Infrastructure
Development Fund for
providing infrastructure
facilities like power, education,
healthcare, housing & water
supply.
 Develop Imphal airport into an
international airport.
Vision
2025
Source: Confederation of Indian Industry
EnvironmentsTourism
 Effective implementation of
integrated watershed
management programmes &
prevention of soil erosion.
 Preserve & rejuvenate the
Loktak lake for sustainable eco-
system of the state.
 Information kiosks & tourist
service centres at prominent
places.
 Promote tourism by showcasing
the wild life, religious traditions,
adventure, art & culture of the
state.

ADVANTAGE: MANIPUR
Conducive agro-climatic conditions
 Manipur holds significant cultivation potential for
various horticultural crops due to varied agro-climatic
conditions.
 Entrepreneurs get easy access to process & market a
wide variety of rare & exotic medicinal & aromatic
plants grown in Manipur.
Link with Southeast Asian countries
 Moreh town offers a feasible land-route between India
& Myanmar & 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 & Assam to the west.
Facilitating infrastructure and ample space
 Imphal has one airport & Air India provides air cargo
services. 4 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 & 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 & diversity are among Manipur’s strong
characteristics.
 Systems like Khutlang to promote women in
mainstream work force.
March
2014
Thermal
power
installed
capacity:
92.37 MW
March
2018
Thermal
power
installed
capacity:
138.97 MW
Advantage
Manipur

MANIPUR - FACT FILE
Source: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Manipur Census 2011
 Manipur is situated in the eastern-most corner of Northeast India.
The state shares borders with other north-eastern states of
Nagaland, Mizoram & Assam & the neighbouring country of
Myanmar.
 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.
 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
Total population 2,855,794
Sex ratio (females per 1,000 males) 985
Literacy rate (%) 76.9

MANIPUR IN FIGURES … (1/2)
Parameter Manipur All states Source
Economy 2016-17 2016-17
GSDP as a percentage of all states’ GSDP 0.13 100.0
Aranca Estimates based on “Advanced Estimates”
provided by Directorate of Economics and
Statistics of Manipur
GSDP growth rate (%) 11.64 8.71
Per capita GSDP (US$) 918.25 1,546
Physical Infrastructure
Installed power capacity (MW) 233.41 344,002.39 Central Electricity Authority, as of March 2018
Wireless subscribers (No) 13,131,1441 1,156,867,852
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of
February 2018
Internet subscribers (No) 5,190,0001 445,950,000
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of
December 2017
National Highway length (km) 1,746 122,432 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
Note: GSDP, per capita GSDP figures are taken at current prices, exchange rates used is average of 2016-17 i.e. 67.09

MANIPUR IN FIGURES … (2/2)
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
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
FDI equity inflows (US$ billion) 0.11 367.93
Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, From
April 2000 to December 2017

ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – GSDP
GSDP of Manipur at current prices Per capita GSDP
 At current prices, the GSDP* of Manipur was about Rs 214.01
billion (US$ 3.19 billion) in 2016-17 and is expected to reach US$
4.08 billion by 2018-19.
 The GSDP growth of the state is expected at a CAGR of 10.63%
between 2011-12 and 2016-17.
 The state’s per capita GSDP^ has increased from Rs 66,381( US$
693.01) in 2011-12 to US$ 1,030.32 in 2016-17.
 The per capita GSDP increased at a compound annual growth
rate (CAGR) of 8.25% between 2011-12 and 2016-17.
Source: Aranca Estimates based on “Advanced Estimates” provided by Directorate of Economics and Statistics of Manipur
2.69
2.52
2.67
2.97
2.93
3.19
129.15
137.43
161.82
181.56
191.63
214.01
0
50
100
150
200
250
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
US$ Rs
931.16
853.83
885.37
961.64
927.91
989.43
44,649.00
46,491.00
53,565.00
58,804.00
60,741.00
66,381.00
0
10000
20000
30000
40000
50000
60000
70000
750.00
800.00
850.00
900.00
950.00
1000.00
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
US$ Rs
CAGR 10.63% CAGR 8.25%
Note: GSDP* - Geometric mean of YoY calculation from 2011-12 to 2016-17, Per Capita GSDP^ - calculated using GSDP million USD / Population in million, exchange rates used are
averages of each year, provided on page 52.

ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – NSDP
NSDP of Manipur at current prices Per capita NSDP of Manipur at current prices
 In 2016-17, the total NSDP# of Manipur at current prices was
about Rs 193.30 billion (US$ 3.00 billion).
 From 2011-12 to 2016-17, the average NSDP growth rate was
about 10.94%.
 The state’s per capita NSDP& in 2016-17 was Rs 59,960 (US$
930.66) as compared to Rs 39,762 (US$ 829.24) in 2011-12.
 The per capita NSDP increased at a CAGR of 8.56% between
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 2011-12 to 2016-17, exchange rates used are averages of each year, provided on page 52.
2.40
2.24
2.39
2.67
2.63
2.88
115.01
121.88
144.40
163.06
172.46
193.30
0
50
100
150
200
250
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
US$ RS
829.24
757.21
790.05
863.70
835.06
893.72
39,762.00
41,230.00
47,798.00
52,815.00
54,663.00
59,960.00
0
10000
20000
30000
40000
50000
60000
70000
650.00
700.00
750.00
800.00
850.00
900.00
950.00
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
US$ Rs
CAGR 10.94%
CAGR 8.56%

ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PERCENTAGE
DISTRIBUTION OF GSVA
 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 2016-17, the tertiary sectorµ contributed 64.22% to the state’s
GSVA at current prices, followed by the primary sector with a
contribution of 21.73%.
 The tertiary sector grew at an average rate of 10.14% between 2011-
12 and 2016-17; driven by trade, hotels, real estate, finance,
insurance, transport, communications and other services.
 The secondary sector grew at an average rate of 8.35% during the
period between 2011-12 and 2016-17.
 The primary sector grew at an average rate of 12.46% between
2011-12 and 2016-17.
Visakhapatnam port traffic (million tonnes)Percentage distribution of GSVA
19.77%
21.73%
15.40% 14.05%
64.84% 64.22%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
2011-12 2016-17
Primary Sector Secondary Sector Tertiary Sector
12.46%
10.14%
8.35%
CAGR
Source: Aranca Estimates based on “Advanced Estimates” provided by Directorate of Economics and Statistics of Manipur
Note: Sector-wise %share of GSDPµ -Geometric mean of YoY calculation from 2011-12 to 2016-17

ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – AGRICULTURAL
PRODUCTION
 Natural forests cover about 77 per cent of the total geographical area
of Manipur. Agriculture has a significant share in the state’s domestic
product & provides employment to about 52.2 per cent 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 &
cardamom are grown in the hill areas. Food & cash crops are grown
mainly in the valley region.
 In 2017-18, the total production of horticulture crops in the state is
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,
orange, papaya, plum & passion fruit.
 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.
Source: Indian Horticulture Database 2016, National Horticulture Board, Department of Commerce & Industries, Department of Agriculture, Government of Manipur
Note: 1As per first advanced estimates
Crop
Production – 2017-181
(‘000 tonnes)
Area– 2017-181
(‘000 hectares)
Fruits 523.609 54.931
Vegetables 359.298 58.208
Flowers 0.24 0.06
Spices 23.26 10.52
Plantation
crops
0.32 0.90
 In 2017-181, there has been an increase of 2.8 per cent in total area
for horticulture crops in the state, as compared to the previous year.

ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – FDI INFLOWS &
INVESTMENTS
 According to the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP),
cumulative FDI inflows into the northeast states, during April 2000 to
December 2017, amounted to US$ 104 million.
 Trade, hotel, restaurants, public administration and real estate are
the major contributors behind the growth of the state.
 During April 2017 to December 2017, the cumulative FDI inflows into
the northeast states was recorded to be US$ 8 million as compared
to US$ 2 million during 2016-17.
FDI equity inflows, 2008-09 to 2016-17 (US$ million) 1
42
11
8
1
5
1
5
10
2
8
-
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18*
Source: Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion
Note: 1Including Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura, 2017-18* - up to December 2017

Year Funds allocated Expenditure incurred
2014-15 4.98 4.98
2015-16 5.96 5.96
2016-17 5.96 6.86
2017-18 8.94 0.89
PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – ROADS
Source: NHAI, Ministry of Defence, 1Up to December 2016
 Central government would invest Rs 30,000 crore (US$ 4.63 billion)
to develop national highways and important roads of the state over
the period of three to four years through the Central scheme which
also includes Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).
 Addition to PMGSY, a sum of Rs 400 crore (US$ 61.79 million) has
been allocated to improve road connectivity in hills and valleys.
 Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh declared that Centre has
approved Rs 1,600 crore (US$ 0.25 billion) for the improvement of
National Highway 2.
 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.
 In March 2017, the government sanctioned a budget of US$ 3.27
billion, for development & improving connectivity in the north east by
establishing National Highway Infrastructure Development
Company.
 The Manipur Tribal Development Corporation (MTDC) has signed a
road contract worth of Rs 294 crore (US$ 45.62 million) for the
construction of 69 bridges between Tamu Kyigone and Kalewa in
Myanmar together for building a 149.5 Km long road length.
Source: Maps of India
Number of projects approved and cost for development of state
roads under CRF (2016-17)
Length of NH Completed- 2014-15 & 2015-16
Year Number Cost (US$ million)
2016-171 3 5.28
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)

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 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
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
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
construction of a safety tunnel between Tupul & Imphal in Manipur.
The tunnel is going to India’s longest tunnel surpassing the Pir
Panjal tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir. Construction work of the
tunnel is under progress and is targeted to be completed by 2019.
 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: Maps of India
Source: Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India
Domestic Airport
 Airports Authority of India (AAI) is going to construct a cargo
terminal at Imphal airport at a cost of Rs 16.2 crore (US$ 2.52
million). The terminal will provide a boost to the export of handicrafts
items and perishable cargo and generate employment opportunities
in the state.

PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – AIRPORTS AND
RAILWAYS…(2/2)
Aircraft movement (nos.) Passenger traffic (in millions)
 During 2016-17, Imphal airport handled 4,720 tonnes of freight. From April to February 2018, it handled 3,889 tonnes of freight.
Source: Airports Authority of India
6,667
7,886
8,366
6,990
5,344
4,803
6,078
6,598
6,121
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
8000
9000
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
0.41
0.56
0.73
0.67
0.63
0.61
0.76
0.88
0.90
0.00
0.10
0.20
0.30
0.40
0.50
0.60
0.70
0.80
0.90
1.00
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
1
Note: 1From April to February 2018
1

PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – POWER
 As of February 2018, Manipur had a total installed power generation
capacity of 233.41 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
contributed by hydropower, 138.97 MW by thermal power and
renewable power contributed 5.51 MW of capacity.
 Hydropower majors such as Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVNL)
& National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited (NHPC) are
jointly setting up a mega hydro electric power project at Tipaimukh,
with an investment of US$2 billion. On completion, the project would
have 6 generating units of 250 MW each totalling to 1,500 MW. As of
August 2015, the plant is in the commissioning phase.
 Dr Najma Heptulla, Governor of Manipur, in her Budget speech
2018-19 revealed that 2,457 villages out of 2,582 villages in Manipur
has been provided the electricity and remaining 25 will be provided
electricity by the end of 2019.
 Under the Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana, three new
projects worth US$ 9.12 million were sanctioned to improve rural
electrification in the state of Manipur.
 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 & Rangnadi HE Project. The Loktak
Hydro Electric Project is the main source of power supply in the
state.
Installed power capacity (MW)
157.9
157.8
157.8
157.8
178.8
178.8
199.8
206.1
233.4
233.4
-
25.0
50.0
75.0
100.0
125.0
150.0
175.0
200.0
225.0
250.0
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18*
Note: * As of February 2018
Source: Central Electricity Authority

PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – TELECOM
 Telecommunication infrastructure in the state includes - independent
satellite link with Delhi & Shillong; micro-wave link with Kohima &
beyond; 40 digital exchanges; & internet C-II net working at Imphal
with 810 connections to all district headquarters. As of February
2018, the north-eastern states of India had about 13.13 million
wireless subscribers.
 As of February 2018, the northeast region had 112,555 wireline By
the end of February 2018, 712,500 subscribers had submitted
request for mobile number portability (MNP) in the northeast.
Moreover, total tele-density in the northeast region was recorded to
be 93.0% as of February 2018. The number of post offices in the
Manipur, as of March 2017, were recorded at 701.
Telecom infrastructure (February 2018)
Source: Economic Survey of Assam 2014-15
Performance Status of National Optical Fibre Network Project
(as of December 2017)
Source: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, GP-Gram Panchayat
Major telecom operators in Manipur
 Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
 Aircel Limited
 Vodafone Essar
 Reliance Communications
 Tata Teleservices
 IDEA Cellular
Wireless subscribers 13,131,144
Wire-line subscribers 112,555
Internet subscribers
1
5,190,000
Rural Internet subscribers
1
2,200,000
Urban Internet subscribers
1
2,990,000
Tele-density (in %) 93.00
No. of GPs in Phase-I 9041
Pipes laid (kms) 3801
Cable laid (km) 484
GPs for which cable laid 234
Notes: Combined figures for the North-Eastern states, 1As of December 2018
Source: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
1Note: As of December 2017

DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: URBAN
INFRASTRUCTURE
Source: Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India
 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

SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – EDUCATION … (1/4)
 Manipur has a literacy rate of 76.9% according to the Census 2011;
the male literacy rate is 83.58% & the female literacy rate is 70.26%.
 During 2016-17, the overall enrolment of students in schools
decreased to 79,551 from 85,570 in 2015-16.
 The Education Department of the Government of Manipur regulates
the education system of the state. The Department has 4 sub-
entities: Department of Education (University & Higher Education),
Department of Education (Schools), State Council of Educational
Research & Training & Department of Adult Education
 In March 2018, the government sanctioned a budget of Rs 476.97
crore (US$ 73.67 million) for education sector.
Literacy rate (%)
Source: Census 2011
Literacy rate 76.9
Male literacy 83.58
Female literacy 70.26
Educational infrastructure
Source: University Grants Commission, Manipur Annual Plan 2014-15, Government of
Manipur
Universities 4
Colleges for general education 83
Government high schools 180
Government junior high schools 305

 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 & the state government.
Manipur’s education statistics (2015-16)
Number of
Schools
Primary: 2,951
Upper primary: 1,914
High/higher secondary: 1,131
Enrolment in primary
schools (nos.)
345,313
Enrollment in upper
primary schools
(nos.)
157,276
Net enrolment ratio
(Girls)
Primary: 99.66
Upper primary: 86.2
Major Institutes in Manipur
Central Universities
 Indira Gandhi National Tribal University
 Manipur University
NIT
 National Institute of Technology Manipur
Source: District Information System for Education Manipur State Portal, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India
Notes: SLMA - State Literacy Mission Authority, NLM - National Literacy Mission

Funds released by Central Government 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 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.
5.09
3.81
4.18
2.42
0.00
1.00
2.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
20.48
33.32
28.49
6.84
2.01
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
Source: Human Resource Department, Government of India
Notes: SSA – Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, MDM – Mid-Day Meal

Source: URDPFI guidelines, 2014
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

SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – HEALTH … (1/2)
 In February 2018, active health infrastructure of the state comprised
9 district hospitals, 89 primary health centres, 442 primary health
sub-centres and 38 community health centres.
 In January 2018, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren, introduced the
Chief Minister-gi Hakshelgi Tengbang (CMHT), health assurance
scheme for the disabled and underprivileged people, which provides
cover of up to Rs 2 lakh (US$ 3,089.29) per eligible family,
identification is based on Socio Economic Caste Census
(SECC).Moreover, the government has sanctioned a budget of Rs
20 crore (US$ 3.1 million) for Chief Minister-gi Hakshelgi Tengbang
in State Budget 2018-19.
 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 & district hospitals,
which act as referral centres & where comparatively better
services are provided with basic specialist facilities.
• Tertiary care level where specialist & super specialist care are
provided. The state level hospital (JN Hospital) is providing the
service.
Health indicators
Source: Census 2011
Health infrastructure (As of February 2018)
Source: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Active sub-centres 442
Active primary health centres 89
Active community health centres 38
Active district hospitals 9
Sub district hospitals 1
Population served per government hospital 12,098
Population served per government hospital bed 1,965
Birth rate
1
12.9
Death rate
1
4.5
Infant mortality rate
2
11
Source: NHM, Government of India, Central Bureau of Health Intelligence, Government of
India
Notes: 1Per thousand persons, 2 Per thousand live births

SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – HEALTH … (2/2)
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.
 Further, two more AYUSH hospitals were approved to be set up in Churachandrapur and Chandel districts of Manipur in 2016-17.
 Swachhata Pakhwada 2018 is established in Manipur to be conducted over a period of two weeks and it is also apart of Swatch Bharat
Abhiyan.

CULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE
 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).

INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Source: Manipur Science & Technology Council, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
 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.
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 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
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 2 trade centres, 1 at Moreh &
another at Imphal. Construction of both the trade centres is complete.
Industrial growth centre
• 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
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.
Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) Schemes in Manipur
Year
Margin money
subsidy released – US$ million
Margin money
subsidy utilised – US$ million
Number of
projects assisted
Estimated employment
generated
(no. of persons)
2016-17 2.60 3.22 1,265 8,419

KEY INDUSTRIES
 Manipur has got many areas of strength & opportunities that justify
investment in the state.
 The state has abundant natural resources that offer potential for the
development of infrastructure & industrial sectors.
 The existing Indo-Myanmar border trade currently underway in the
border towns of Moreh & Tamu enables a full-scale trade relationship
between India & 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 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.
Key Industries
 Handlooms
 Handicrafts
 Sericulture
 Food processing
 Bamboo processing
 Information technology
 Hydro power
 Tourism
 Mineral based products

KEY INDUSTRIES – HANDLOOM … (1/2)
 Handloom is the largest cottage industry in the state. Manipur ranks
among the top 5 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 & intricate designing, are from
Wangkhei, Bamon Kampu, Kongba, Khongman & Utlou.
 Changkhom, Raivat Kachon, Mareipan, Pheingao, cotton sari, silk
sari & Haopheisoi (sarong) are famous fabric products of Manipur.
To provide welfare measures & 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 & 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.
Funds released under National Handloom Development
Programme – US$ ‘000
2014-15 439.61
2015-16 375.62
2016-17 554.48
 In a bid to improve the handicraft sector, the state’s commerce and
industry ministry has promised to distribute 4,000 solar power looms
to the existing clusters of the state.
Source: Ministry of Textiles, Government of India

KEY INDUSTRIES – HANDLOOM … (2/2)
Khadi production and sales in Manipur
(in US$ million)
 Under the 12th Five-Year Plan, several proposals have been made
to make the sector sustainable & 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 & 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 & outside the state.
• US$ 1.1 million proposed for health care, life insurance &
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 & for the
development of the allied textiles sector.
• US$ 0.5 million to upgrade the technology of looms.
0.13
0.13
0.14
0.14
0.15
0.16
0.00
0.05
0.10
0.15
0.20
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Production Sales
Source: Ministry of Textiles
Financial assistance to handloom weavers (in US$ million)
0.78
1.65
0.37
0.45
0.00
0.20
0.40
0.60
0.80
1.00
1.20
1.40
1.60
1.80
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Source: Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

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, 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.

KEY INDUSTRIES – HANDICRAFTS … (2/2)
 In 2016-17, US$ 0.5 million was released for the development &
promotion handicrafts sector under various handicraft schemes in the
state.
 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 scheme & US$ 0.08 million was released by Marketing
Support and Services scheme.
Source: Ministry of Textiles
Funds released under Handicraft Schemes (2016-17) – US$
thousand
Ambedkar Hastshilp Vikas Yojna (AHVY) 364.39
Design 94.64
Marketing support and services 83.04
Total 542.07
1Note: As of 2015-16

KEY INDUSTRIES – SERICULTURE … (1/2)
418
487
516 519 529
243
-
100
200
300
400
500
600
2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
Source: Central Silk Board
 Manipur has two varieties of silk: mulberry and vanya. Mulberry
includes Bivoltine & Cross Breed, and Vanya includes eri, muga and
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.
 Raw silk production in Manipur during 2017-18 stood at 243 metric
tonnes.
Raw silk production in Manipur
(metric tonnes)
Silk Type
Plantation
Area(Hectare)
Production
(metric tonnes)
Mulberry Raw Silk 7338 144
Vanya Raw Silk N/A 375
Sericulture Statistics of Manipur (2015-16)
1.50
1.14
1.66
1.11 1.15
0.00
0.20
0.40
0.60
0.80
1.00
1.20
1.40
1.60
1.80
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Funds sanctioned/utilised (in US$ million)
Source: Ministry of Textiles, Government of India Figures includes Manipur Hill Districts Source: Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India

KEY INDUSTRIES – SERICULTURE … (2/2)
Notes: SHG: Self-Help Group, NGO: Non-Governmental Organisation
 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.

KEY INDUSTRIES – FOOD PROCESSING … (1/2)
 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).

KEY INDUSTRIES – FOOD PROCESSING … (2/2)
 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 &
meat processing, research & development of FPI,
documentation/handbook & 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.
• In December 2016, the state government inaugurated a food
processing park in Nilakuthi village, Imphal East.
 In February 2018, a conference on ‘Linking Startups and SMEs in
Food Processing with Government Schemes & Markets’ was jointly
organised by ASSOCHAM, MoFPI, ICAR Imphal centre and
NABARD in Manipur.
Visakhapatnam port traffic (million tonnes)
Funds released under Dairy Development Schemes, NPDD and
IDDP in Manipur (US$ million)
Source: Ministry of Food Processing Industries
0.69
0.53
0.43
3.5
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
2013(1)
2014(2)
2015(2)
2016(3)
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

KEY INDUSTRIES – BAMBOO PROCESSING…(1/2)
Notes: Ministry of Industries
 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.

KEY INDUSTRIES – BAMBOO PROCESSING…(2/2)
Funds allocated under National Agroforestry & Bamboo
Mission (US$ million)
Funds released under National Agroforestry & Bamboo Mission
(US$ million)
Source: Ministry of Agriculture Department of Agriculture & Cooperation
2.44
2.19
1.56
1.06
0.42 0.34
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17*
2017-18**
2.22
1.85
1.32
1.06
0.30
0.17
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17*
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

KEY INDUSTRIES – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY …
(1/2)
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
 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 …
(2/2)
Notes: CCC - Course on Computer Concept, DOEACC: Department of Electronics and Accreditation of Computer Classes
 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.

KEY INDUSTRIES – HYDRO POWER … (1/2)
 Manipur has a hydro power potential of about 2,000 MW, which is sufficient not only to meet the local requirement for domestic and industrial uses
but to also generate a surplus for marketing outside. Thus, the state government has chosen this sector as a thrust area for development. 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.

KEY INDUSTRIES – HYDRO POWER … (2/2)
Hydro energy projects concurred by CEA (as of July 2016)
Hydro energy projects in operation
(as of July 2016)
Source: Ministry of Power, Government of India
 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 &
the Tipaimukh Hydroelectric Project as a joint venture & the
implementation of new hydel projects as state sector or joint
ventures.
• Strengthening transmission, sub-transmission & distribution
systems to the maximum to utilise the available power &
implementing system improvement schemes to reduce aggregate
technical & commercial losses (proposed reduction of losses from
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.
Name of project Installed capacity (MW)
Tipaimukh 1,500
Loktak D/S 66
Name of project Installed capacity (MW)
Loktak 105

KEY INDUSTRIES – TOURISM
Notes: Ministry of Tourism
 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.

KEY INDUSTRIES – MINERAL BASED
PRODUCTS…(1/2)
Source: NIC Manipur State Unit
 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

KEY INDUSTRIES – MINERAL BASED
PRODUCTS…(2/2)
Source: NIC Manipur State Unit
 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

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
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

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 clearance
Manipur Public Health Engineering Department (MPHED)
Water connection

CONTACT LIST
Agency Contact Information
Manipur Industrial Development Corporation Limited
Industrial Estate Takyelpat, Imphal - 795001
Post Box No 46
Phone: 91-385-2410767
Website: http://mastec.nic.in/manidco.htm
Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region
258, 1st Floor, Vigyan Bhavan Annexe
New Delhi-110011
Phone: 91-11-2302 2401, 2302 2400
Fax: 91-11-2306 2754
Website: http://mdoner.gov.in

COST OF DOING BUSINESS IN MANIPUR
Note: 1Ranchi and Jamshedpur
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

STATE ACTS AND POLICIES … (1/3)
Objectives
 To promote the Northeast as an attractive investment destination through several concessions and incentives.
North East Industrial and
Investment Promotion
Policy (NEIIPP) 2007 Read more
 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.
Manipur IT Policy 2003
Read more
 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.
New Mineral Policy
Read more
 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.
Manipur Tourism Policy
2014 Read more
 To develop good infrastructure to ensure planned and accelerated industrial development.
 To promote modernisation and technology up-gradation of existing industrial units.
The Industrial and
Investment Policy of
Manipur, 2013
Read more
Manipur IT Policy 2015
 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.
 To provide direct and indirect employment to 50,000 employees by creating employment opportunities in IT/ITeS in
the next 5 years. Read more
Upcoming Policies
 Manipur Industrial and Investment Policy 2017
 Manipur State Film Policy

EXCHANGE RATES
Exchange Rates (Fiscal Year) Exchange Rates (Calendar Year)
Year INR INR Equivalent of one US$
2004–05 44.95
2005–06 44.28
2006–07 45.29
2007–08 40.24
2008–09 45.91
2009–10 47.42
2010–11 45.58
2011–12 47.95
2012–13 54.45
2013–14 60.50
2014-15 61.15
2015-16 65.46
2016-17 67.09
2017-18 64.45
Year INR Equivalent of one US$
2005 44.11
2006 45.33
2007 41.29
2008 43.42
2009 48.35
2010 45.74
2011 46.67
2012 53.49
2013 58.63
2014 61.03
2015 64.15
2016 67.21
2017 65.12
Source: Reserve bank of India, Average for the year

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