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North East India

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MyanmarBangladesh

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Latest who’s who

Governor

Dr.Najma A Heptullah

Speaker

Yumnam Khemchand Singh

Chief Minister

Nongthombam Biren Singh

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Facts of Manipur

• Assembly constituencies : 60

• Parliamentary constituencies : 2

• Rajya Sabha : 1

• No of districts : 16

• Number of subdivision : 37

• Number of towns : 33

• Number of gram panchayat : 166

• Number of villages : 2315 (2001)

• Number of Autonomous Hill

District councils : 6

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Facts of Manipur-2• Area : 22,327 sq.km

• Population : 28,55,794 (2011)

• Density : 128 per sq km

• Sex ratio : 987 per 1000 male

• Literacy :79.85% 86.49 (M) 73.17% (F)

• Temperature : 02 degree C minimum

• 33 degree C maximum

• Av.Annual Rainfall : 1467.5 mm

• Altitude : 800 m to 3000 m ASL

• Area of forest : 78.01%

• Per capita GSDP : ₹47,414

• Road Length : 8648 Km

• Regd MSME (2017-18) : 1.80 lakhs 5

Facts of Manipur-3• School (Primary/JB/UJB) : 2,256

• Middle/Jr. High/ Sr.Basic) : 806

• High/ Higher secondary : 655

• Colleges/ professional Inst. : 81

• University : 9

• Technical Institute : 2

UBC University: A spiritual University called the

University of Bhagawat Culture (UBC) opened up in

ISKON complex Imphal in December 2014.

National Sports University: It is temporarily

functioning at Khuman Lampak Sports Complex,

Imphal. P.M. Narendra Modi laid the foundation at

Imphal west on 16th March 2018.6

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Geographical Location of Manipur

A small state situated in the extreme corner of North East India

having 352 kms international border with Myanmar on the south-

east and 502 kms long border with the adjacent states of Assam

on the west, Mizoram on the south and Nagaland on the north.

The state is an isolated hill-girt stretching between 92058’E to

94045’E longitudes and 23050’N to 25042’N latitudes with a total

geographical area of 22,327 Sq.kms. of the total area, about nine

tenth of area or 20,089 Sq.kms hills which surrounds the 2,238

Sq.kms of the valley.

It is a charming place encircled by nine hill ranges on all sides with

a small and beautiful oval shaped valley like a bowl at the centre.

This state is known as Manipur“Jewel of India” - Jawahar Lal Nehru

“Switzerland of India” Lord Irwin

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State’s Physiography and Topography

Physiographically the state may be divided into two distinct

forms- an outlying area of rugged hills and narrow valleys, and

the inner area of flat plain, with all associated land forms.

The Loktak lake the largest fresh water lake in North east India is

an important feature of the valley with a total area of about 600

Sq.kms.

Topographically the state is divided into three major regions such

as i) hills b) Imphal valley and c) Barak Basin. The Imphal valley

which is around 48.3 km in length and 32.2 km in breadth lies in

the centre of the state.

The major river of Manipur is Barak River and the Imphal River.

Imphal River is the longest river and it also collects excess water

from the Loktak Lake and flows to join the streams of Ningthee

and Chindwin river of Myanmar.

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Demographics status of Manipur

The population of Manipur as per 2011 Census was 28.6 lakhs

consisting of 14.4 lakhs males and 14.2 lakhs females registering

a population density of 128 per sq.km. The decadal growth rate in

2011 over 2001 was found to be 24.50 per cent.

The density of population per Sq.km. in the hill is 61 as against

730 in the valley. Out of the total population, 3.41 per cent are

scheduled castes communities and 40.88 per cent are of

scheduled tribes.

The sex ratio for the state as a whole has improved from 974

females per 1000 males in 2001 to 985 per 1000 males in 2011.

In term of literacy, Manipur ranks 5th among the North Eastern

states of India as per 2011 census.

The present literacy rate as per 2011 census is 79.85 per cent.

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According to 2011 census, the ST population was 11.67 lakhs

and SC population was .97lakh populations in Manipur.

There are 33 Government recognized Scheduled Tribes in

Manipur. They are 1.Aimol 2.Anal 3.Angami 4.Chiru 5.Chothe

6.Gangte 7.Hmar 8.Kabui 9.Kacha Naga 10.Kharam 11.Koirao

12.Koireng 13.Kom 14.Lamgang 15.Lushai 16.Maram 17.Maring

18.Mao 19.Monsang 20.Moyon 21.Paite 22.Poumei Naga

23.Purum 24.Ralte 25.Sema 26.Simte 27.Sahlte 28.Tangkhul

29.Tarao 30.Thadou 31.Vaiphei 32.Zou 33.Any Kuki.

About 95 per cent of the scheduled tribe populations are found in

the hill districts of Manipur while remaining 5 per cent are found in

the valley districts.

The Scheduled Caste recognized by the Govt of Manipur are

inhabited at Awang Sekmai, Andro, Leimaram Khunou, Koutruk,

Kwatha, Khurkhul, Phayeng and Tairenpokpi. Among them 98 per

cent are concentrated at valley districts and remaining 2 per cent

are settled in the hill districts.

ST/ SC Population of Manipur

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Attempts are also made to provide a clear picture of the

religious pursuits of the people of Manipur.

The Hindus who constitute about 41.39 per cent

The Muslims who constitute about 8.39 per cent

are mostly settled in the valley.

Most of tribes are now Christians with a percentage of

41.29 are settled in the hills.

Other religious like Jain, Buddhist are also found in

Manipur.

POPULATION BY RELIGION

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Economic Resources of Manipur

Gross State Domestic Product (in lakh)2013-14 14,32,369

Primary- (21.36%) 3,05,990

Secondary (22.44%) 3,21,460

Tertiary (56.20%) 8,04,919

Per capita GSDP (₹) 47,414

Regd MSME units (2017-18) in lakh 1.80

Employment in MSME (2017-18) in lakh 2.92

No of employment in organised sector (2002)p 80,000

Work participation ratio (man to woman as per 2011 census 57: 43

The Economy in the state of Manipur depends mainly on the agricultural

sector for it is the biggest livelihood source for the rural people. The

various kinds of crops grown in Manipur are rice, maize, pulses, and

wheat. The cultivation in the hilly area of the state is done using the

Jhumming and terraced cultivation methods. Whereas, in the valley both

traditional methods and scientific methods are commonly used. Various

kinds of fruits and vegetables such as pine- apple, orange, mangoes,

lemons, carrot, ladies finger, cabbage, and pea are also grown in

Manipur. The agricultural sector contributes a great deal of revenue to

the Economy in Manipur.

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IDENTITY OF MANIPUR

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Manipur State Emblem

KANGLASHA

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Manipur state Flower

Shirui LilyLilium Mackliniae sealy

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Manipur State Animal

SANGAICervus Eldi Eldi

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Manipur State Bird

NONGYEENSymatriccus Humiae

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Manipur State Fish

PENGBAOsteobrama Balangeri

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Manipur State Game

SAGOL KANGJEI Polo

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HISTORY, HERITAGE AND

CULTURE OF MANIPUR

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Manipur became a princely state under the British rule in 1891,

the last of the independence states to be incorporated into British

India. During the Second World War, Manipur was the scene of

battles between Japanese and Allied forces. The Japanese were

beaten back before the Allies could enter Imphal. This proved to

be one of the turning points of the War.

After the was, the Manipur Consititution Act, 1947, established a

democratic form of government with the Maharaj as the Executive

Head and an elected legislature. In 1949, Maharaj Budhachandra

was summoned to Shillong, capital of the Indian province of

Meghalaya where he signed a Treaty of Accession merging the

kingdom into India. thereafter the legislative assembly was

dissolved and Manipur became part of Republic of India in

October 1949. it was made a union territory in 1956 and full

fledged state in 1972.

Md. Alim Uddin became the first Chief Minister of Manipur in

1972.

MANIPUR- A PRINCELY STATE

HISTORY AND HERITAGE

• Kangla

The Palace of Kangla is an old

palace at Imphal in the Manipur

state of India. Only the ruins

remain now. Kangla means "dry

land" in old Meetei. It was the

traditional seat of the

past Meetei rulers of Manipur.

The centre of Manipur’s power till

1891, the historical embodiment of

Manipur rulers and the people of

Manipur. Kangla has a significant

place in the heart and mind of the

people of Manipur.

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HISTORY AND HERITAGE-2

• Shaheed Minar

The indomitable spirit of the patriotic

Meitei and Tribal martyrs, who sacrificed

their lives while fighting the British in

1891, is commemorated by this tall Minar

at Bir Tikendrajit Park in the heart of

Imphal City

• War Cemetery

Commemorating the memories of the

British and Indian soldiers who died

during World War-II, these War

cemeteries are managed by the

Commonwealth War Graves

Commission.

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India Peace Memorial, Imphal

This was constructed by the

Japanese Government on the

site of the Battle of Red Hill (Pt.

2926) or Maibam Lokpaching, on

the Tiddim Road. The Battle took

place from May 20-29, 1944.

HISTORY AND HERITAGE-3

The Battle of Khongjom 1891 was

the greatest battle of the Anglo-

Manipur War. Great freedom

fighters-Major Paona Brajabasi,

Chinglen Sana, Khumbong Major,

Loitongba Jamadar, Keisa

Jamadar, Heirang Khongja and

many more rank and files of

Manipuri warriors sacrificed their

lives at this battlefield.

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I.N. A. MEMORIAL COMPLEX MOIRANG

It was at Moirang that the flag of the Indian National

Army was first unfurled on April 14, 1944. The INA

Museum which has a collection of letters, photographs,

badges of ranks and other war memorabilia reminds the

visitors of the noble sacrifices made by the INA soldiers

under the charismatic leadership of Netaji Subhas

Chandra Bose.

HISTORY & HERITAGE-4

CULTURE & RELIGION

• Shri Govindajee Temple

A historic Vaishnavite centre, adjoining

Manipur’s former Maharajas’ Royal Palace,

the Govindajee temple is one of the most

attractive sights for the tourists.

• Vishnu Temple

Bishnupur town prides itself in the 15th

century Vishnu Temple builf of small bricks,

supposedly of Chinese influence.

• The Archdiocese of Imphal

The Archdiocese of Imphal covers the

entire State of Manipur which is bounded

by Nagaland in the North, Mizoram in

the South, Upper Myanmar in the East

and Cachar district of Assam in the West.26

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CULTURE & RELIGION-2

ISKON Temple Manipur is a place where Lord Krishna

is held in very high esteem. He’s the

one Hindu deity who has a place in

almost all Manipuris’ hearts. So,

among the Hindu temples in Manipur,

the ISKCON (International Society for

Krishna Consciousness) ‘Mandir’, is

one of the most highly reputed

temples.

The temple is considered as the most

beautiful among the temples in the

state. The highly decorated and

sophisticated techniques used in

building the temple give a unique

charm to the viewers and visitors. The

shrine is very close to the Imphal river

of Manipur.

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PRIDES OF MANIPUR

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India and Britain. The modern

game of polo is originated

from Manipur, India, where the

game was known as ‘Sagol

kangjei', 'kanjai-bazee', or 'pulu'.

The first polo club was

established in the town of

Silchar in Assam, India, in 1833.

The origins of the game

in Manipur are traced to early

precursors of Sagol Kangjei.

Prides of Manipur- Origin place of Polo

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Prides of Manipur

LiliumMackliniae, the Shirui Lily is a

rare Indian species of plant found only

in the upper reaches of the Shirui hill

ranges in the Ukhrul district

of Manipur, India, at an elevation of

1,730–2,590 metres (5,680–8,500 ft)

above sea level. It is located near the

boundary of Myanmar to the east,

The Sangai is an endemic and

endangered subspecies of brow-

antlered deer found only in Manipur,

India. It is also the state animal

of Manipur. Its common English name

is Manipur brow-antlered deer or Eld's

deer and the scientific name is

Rucervus eldii eldii.

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Boasting of the tallest topiary

in the world, measuring

around 61 feet in height; it

has been listed in

the Guinness Book of

World Records (1999),

Limca Book of Records (19

92) and Indian Records of

Topiary Art.

There is an interesting story

behind the construction of

this amazing garden.

Sambalei Sekpin – amazing garden

Prides of Manipur

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Prides of Manipur IMA (Women) Market

500-year-old market has long been an important meeting ground

and trading hub of Manipur for more than 5000 traders manning its

stalls are exclusively women.

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Since 2nd Nov 2000 more than fifteen years without a morsel going down

her throat except the liquids force-fed her by doctors. The longest hunger-

strike ever, anywhere in the world. Yet, her goal, the repeal of the Armed

Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA),

Magnificent M.C. Marry Kom, secured an unprecedented eight

world medal, including 6 times world boxing champion, Olympic

bronze medal, MP Rajya sabha, Padmashree and mother of 3

children.

PRIDE DAUGHTERS OF MANIPUR

Prides of Manipur - Rare Flora and Fauna

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Manipur is rich in biodiversity. Among the four biodiversity

hotspots in India, Manipur fall under the Indo-Burma region

and the valley is endowed with rich biodiversity and

endemism. Adding more to its beauty is theonly terrestrial lily

found nowhere in the world, Shirui Lily (Lilium macklineae), the

endemic and the “rarest” species Dzuko Lily (Lilium spp.), the

beautiful sparkling lake known as the “Loktak Lake”, the

largest freshwater lake in the North-eastern region of India.

• Tree species -153

• Bamboo -54

• Orchid -500

• Edible wild plants species -50

• Edible wild herbs -73

• Medicinal plants -430

No of wild animals -34

Birds -79

Snakes -34

Fishes -160

Lizards -18

Amphibian -13

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HOTTEST CHILLY IN THE WORLD

Local Name Is U- Morok Or Naga Chilly Or

King Chilly, Grown Plenty In All The Hill

Districts As Well As Valley Districts Of

Manipur.

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CUISINE OF MANIPUR

The staple food is rice and fish with seasonal vegetables. There

are more than 200 varieties of Manipuri dishes. Iromba, whose

main ingridients are the fermanted fish (Ngari) and Chillies is a

favourite. Manipuri cuisine also consists of unusual vegetables

like Thangjing (Gorgon), Soibum (Khorisa) Hawaijaar (Fermented

Soyabean), Yongchaak (Sataw) etc.

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Keibul Lamjao is

probably the world's

only 'floating'

sanctuary that

comprises 40 sq. km.

of wetland overgrown

with 1.5 m. deep

floating vegetation

(called phumdi).

The park has several

distinguishing features.

Apart from the

vegetation and terrain,

an important highlight

of the park is the

Loktak lake (6, 475 ha.),

the largest freshwater

lake in India.

ECO-TOURISM FLOATING KEIBUL LAMJAO

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Upcoming Tallest railway bridge in the world

Northeast Frontier Railway stated that it is constructing the world’s

tallest girder railway bridge of the world in Manipur. This is from

the point of view of pillar height. Under construction across the

valley of river Ijai near Noney with a pier height of 141 meters

(462.598 feet), it will “surpass the existing record of 139 meters of

the Mala-Rijeka Viaduct in Montenegro in Europe” said NFR

Senior Public Relations Officer, in a statement.

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THANG-TA MARTIAL ARTS

OF MANIPUR

Thang Ta--"The Art of the Sword

and Spear"-- is the traditional

martial art of Manipur in

Northeast India.

It integrates various external

weapons - the sword,

spear, dagger, etc. - with the

internal practice of physical

control through soft movements

coordinated with the rhythms of

breathing.

It is part of the great

heroic tradition of Manipur.

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FRUITS GROWN IN MANIPUR

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HANDLOOM CLOTH DESIGN OF MANIPUR

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HANLOOM CLOTH DRESSES OF MANIPUR

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CRAFTS OF MANIPUR

CRAFTS OF MANIPUR

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DANCES OF MANIPURManipuri dance is the perfect representation of Manipuri culture.

The dance is often devoted to religious themes, like the Raas

Lila (Love story of Radha and Krishna)

The 33 tribes of Manipur have different dances to offer Lai

Haraoba, Pung cholom, Mao Naga dance, the Priestess dance

of Maibe Jagoi, Thangal Surang dance etc. the vibrant culture of

the Manipuris is reflected in their dance and theatre.

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DANCES OF MANIPUR

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FESTIVALS OF MANIPUR

Manipur is land of festivals. A year in Manipur represents a cycle

of festivals. Hardly a month passes by without a festival which, to

the Manipuris, is a symbol of their cultural, social and religious

aspirations.

Ningol ChakkoubaNingol Chakouba is one of the festivals in

the state which falls on the second lunar

day of the Manipuri calendar’s Hiyangei

month. Ningol means ‘married woman’

and Chakouba means ‘invitation for

feast’; so the festival is the one where the

married women are invited to their

parents’ home for a feast. It strengthens

the bond of affections among the brothers

and sisters, daughters and parents of a

family.

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SANGAI FESTIVALEvery year the State of

Manipur celebrates the “Manipur

Sangai Festival” from 21st to

30th November. The 'Festival' is

named after the State animal, Sangai,

the brow-antlered deer found only

in Manipur.

It started in the year 2010 and has

grown over the years into a big

platform for Manipur to showcase its

rich tradition and culture to the world.

Every edition of the festival showcases

the tourism potential of the state in the

field of Arts & Culture, Handloom,

Handicrafts, Indigenous Sports,

Cuisine, Music and Adventure sports

of the state etc.

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SHIRUI LILY FESTIVAL

Shirui Lily Festival is an annual

cultural state festival of Manipur

organised by Manipur Tourism

Department every year. Initially,

the festival was celebrated by

the locals of Shirui village in

Ukhrul to pay tribute to the state

flower Shirui Lily that blooms

from the last week of May

through the second week of

June. In 2017, Shirui Lily

Festival was declared as a state

festival by the Government of

Manipur. 3rd state level Shirui

Lily Festival, starting October

16, 2019.

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YAOSHANG (HOLI)

HEIKRU HITONGBA (Boat race)

Celbrated for five

days commencing

from the full moon

day of Phalguna

(Feb/March). Yaoshang is premier

festival of Manipur. The Thabal

Chongba- a kind of Manipur folk dance

and Yoashang sports, are two important

events associated with this festival of

colour.

Celebrated in the month of September.

Long narrow boats are used to

accommodate a large number of

rowers. Idol of Lord Vishnu is installed

before the commencement of the race

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KANG- THE RATH YATRA

CHEIRAOBA – THE MEITEI NEWYEAR

One of the biggest Hindu festival

of Manipur. This festival is

celebrated for ten days in the

month of July. Lord Jagannth

leaves his temple in Charriot

known as Kang in Manipur pulled

by devotees who vie with one

another for this honour.

During the festival special

festive dishes are prepared

which are first offered to

various deities. Celebrated

during the month of April, a

part of the ritual entails

villagers climbing the nearest

hill tops in the belief that it will

enable them to rise to greater

heights in the worldly life

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KUT FESTIVAL OF KUKI CHIN MIZO

GAAN NGAI FESTIVALS OF NAGAS

It is an autumn festival of the different

tribes of Kuki-Chin-Mizo groups of

Manipur. The festival has been

variously described at different places

amongst different tribes as Chavang

Kut or Khodou. It is a festival

celebrating the harvest and is

observed on the 1st November every

year.

Celebrating for five days in the

month of December/ January. Gaan

Ngai is an important festival of the

Kabui Nagas. The festival opens

with the omen taking ceremony on

the first day and the rest of the days

are associated with common feast,

dances of old men, women, boys

and girls presentation of farewell

gifts.

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Lui Ngai Ni is the seed-sowing festival

celebrated by the Naga clans of

Manipur India. The celebration is

commended every year on 14–15

February toward the beginning of the

spring season.

Amid the celebration, the Naga clans

in Manipur in particular Anal, Mao,

Maram, Poumai, Tangkhul, Zeme,

Liangmai, Rongmei, Puimei, Moyon,

Monsang, Maring, Tarao, Lamkanq,

Chothe, Kharam, Chiru, Koireng, and

Thangal meet up at the assigned area

to join and exhibit their rich social

legacy.

Lui-Ngai-Ni is commended in all the

Naga occupied regions in Manipur.

LUI NGAI NI FESTIVALS

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TOURIST PLACES OF MANIPUR

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Tourism: Manipur has tremendous potential in terms of

tourism. A place of glorious history and rich and varied culture,

this place also known as the “Switzerland of east” which has

remain unexplored to the outside world is one of the very

beautiful tourist destination with serene natural beauties and

exotic flora and fauna. Also the state is coined as “Jewel of

India”.

The major tourist attractions in the state, amongst others, are

fascinating fresh water lakes, breath taking green hills and

landscapes, historic monuments, unique art forms of various

cultures and traditions and indigenous sports of the land. The

World War-II cemetery at Imphal, INA memorial complex

Keibul Lamjao National park, Sangai, Origin place of Polo,

Largest women market in the world and many more which can

attract the tourist at larger volume.

TOURISM POTENTIAL OF MANIPUR

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TOURISM POTENTIAL OF MANIPUR

Fact about toursim

7 different caves

16 river tributaries

Mt Tenipu (Esho) 2,994 m

16 different lakes including Loktak lake

9 different waterfalls

33 official tribes, their culture and language

500 rare species Orchids

2 National park including Floating park

5 wild life sanctuary

Power house of India’s sports

Hot spots of bio-diversity with rare flora and fauna

Mosaic of colourful culture

Handloom and Handicrafts

Unique tourist destination of the world

Birth place of Polo

World famous ManipurI Dance

Multi-weather within the state at same time

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ECO-TOURISM LOKTAK LAKE

48 Kms from Imphal, is the largest fresh

water lake in the North East India. Visitors

get a bird’s eye view of life on the Lake

small islands that are actually floating

weeds on which the Lake dwellers live in

the backdrop of the shimmering blue

water of the Lake from the Tourist

Bunglow set atop Sendra Island. The

Sendra Tourist Home with an attached

Cafeteria is an ideal tourist spot. Boating

and other water sports are organised here

in Takmu Water Sports Complex.

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Sharing a 352 Km long international

border with Myanmar and astride the

proposed Trans-Asian Highway from

Singapore to Istanbul through India,

Myanmar and Thailand; proposed

railway link between Delhi to Hanoi

(Vietnam) under Greater Mekong Sub-

Region Cooperation; Increasing trend

of Indo-Asian trade and economic

cooperation through BCIM, BIMSTEC,

ASEAN and ASEAN Regional Forum

on continental dimensions will create

more job opportunities, uplift the socio

economic condition, mitigate the

insurgency problem; check illegal

cross border trade of Manipur and NE

region as whole.

ACT EAST POLICY OF INDIA

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HOW TO REACH IMPHAL CAPITAL OF MANIPUR

By Air

Imphal is the second largest International airport in the

region. Imphal is connected to New Delhi, Kolkata,

Guwahati, Bangalore, Agartala, Aizwal, Dimapur by Air. Air

India, Indigo, Air Asia are the prominent airways operating

in this airport.

Railways

Dimapur in Nagaland 219 km to the north and Jiribam in

Manipur 222 km in the south west of Manipur are the two

railway station which connect Manipur and rest of the

country.

Private owned and managed deluxe coaches run daily

from Imphal to Guwahati and Dimapur and back thus

facilitating along the 3 National Highways viz

NH -2 Imphal Dimapur

NH -37 Jiribam Road

NH -150 Guite Road

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