Manipur minister discusses state projects, including Imphal ring road construction with Sitharaman
Manipur Minister meets Finance Minister to discuss ADB and World Bank-backed projects. Key focus on traffic and digital development initiatives.
- Jan 01, 2025,
- Updated Jan 01, 2025, 10:59 AM IST
Manipur Public Works Department, Govindas Konthoujam met with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and discussed two state projects backed by Asian Development Bank and World Bank.
Taking to his official X handle, Konthoujam hailed the projects as "milestones for Manipur's development".
He wrote, "Had the honour of discussing two critical projects with Honourable Union Minister of Finance, Smt. @nsitharaman Ji."
Konthoujam said the projects discussed included the ADB-supported Imphal Ring Road Project and the World Bank-backed Manipur Infotech Enabled Development Project.
The Imphal Ring Road project is an urban road construction project aimed to reduce traffic congestion in the state capital Imphal by building a road of 51.23 km length.
Manipur Infotech Enabled Development Project is aimed to promote digital skills and entrepreneurship, increase access to broadband in project areas, and enhance and secure the foundations for digital government in Manipur. (With PTI inputs)