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PM inaugurates slew of projects in Manipur, Tripura

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated multiple development projects during his visit to Manipur and Tripura on Tuesday. Reiterating BJP-led Centre’s commitment to the development of Northeastern states, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the new projects are proof of the ‘double-engine’ government efforts in this direction. After inaugurating and laying the foundation stone […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated multiple development projects during his visit to Manipur and Tripura on Tuesday. Reiterating BJP-led Centre’s commitment to the development of Northeastern states, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the new projects are proof of the ‘double-engine’ government efforts in this direction.

After inaugurating and laying the foundation stone of several developmental projects in Imphal on Tuesday, PM Modi said, “New development projects in the pipeline have proved that the ‘double-engine’ government is dedicated to shifting its focus from ‘Don’t look east’ to ‘Act-East’.” Further, talking about how the improved road infrastructure would help the state, the Prime Minister said, “When we used to talk about exports, only a few cities and states used to come to mind, but with the Integrated Cargo Terminal, even our Manipur will become a new hub of exports and contribute to our dream of building an Atma Nirbhar Bharat.” PM Modi also said that the seamless connectivity to remote regions and villages in the Northeast will slowly boost the local economy and tourism opportunities and empower the youth of the region. “We are encouraging local tourism opportunities in the state like the ‘Hill to Valley’ campaigns. This is transforming the reputation of the state from ‘Locked State to International State’,” he said.

Lauding the “daughters of Manipur”, PM Modi said that they have been making a mark globally. “Now the whole nation takes inspiration from our sports stars of the North East; Be it Commonwealth Games or Olympics, our daughters are embodying the new spirit of New India,” he said. Pressing on the government’s commitment to reduce India’s import dependency on edible oil, PM Modi said, “The Palm Oil mission is worth Rs 11,000 core and will enable farmers in the Northeast to become Aatma Nirbhar and reduce dependence on imports.” The Prime Minister also informed that Mount Harriet in Andaman has been named Mount Manipur as a tribute to the freedom fighters. PM Modi inaugurated 13 projects worth over Rs 1,850 crores and laid the foundation stone of nine projects worth around Rs 2,950 crore; spanning across sectors such as Road Infrastructure, Drinking Water Supply, Health, Urban Development, IT and more. He also laid the foundation stone of construction of five National Highway Projects to be built at a cost of more than Rs 1,700 crore, with a cumulative length of more than 110 km.

A report from Agartala said PM Modi on Tuesday slammed the previous CPI (M) government in Tripura for the rampant corruption and resisiting the devlopment of the state adding that under the BJP-led government Tripura will be transformed as a gateway to connectivity in the Northeast. Addressing a public rally after inaugurating the New Integrated Terminal Building at Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport here, the Prime Minister said, “The vehicle of corruption trampled the developmental works in the state. People of Tripura were ignored for decades. The previous government had no vision for the state. Backwardness was once Tripura’s fate.” “I had assured ‘HIRA’ model of development in the state. H-highways, I- internet way, R-railways, A-airport. We’re working to develop Tripura as the gateway to connectivity in the Northeast. Tripura is now becoming a trade corridor in the region. Several initiatives connected by rail and road has started transforming the region,” PM Modi said. The PM inaugurated the New Integrated Terminal Building at Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport in Tripura’s Agartala and also launched key initiatives: Mukhyamantri Tripura Gram Samriddhi Yojana and Project Mission 100 of Vidyajyoti Schools in the state. Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb, and Deputy Chief Minister Jishnu Deb Burman were present at the event.

According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the New Integrated Terminal Building of Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport, built at a cost of about Rs 450 crore, is a state of art building spread over 30,000 square metres having modern facilities and supported by the latest IT network-integrated system. The development of the new terminal building is an effort in line with the Prime Minister’s endeavour to provide modern facilities in all airports across the country.

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