Manipur

The culturally-rich northeastern state, whose name literally translates to ‘A Jewelled Land’, borders Myanmar.

Last updated: September 4, 2023

70% of Manipur’s geographical area is under forest cover.

Manipur ranks 4th in the concentration of looms in India.

Home to a variety of rare medicinal and aromatic plants.

GSDP expanded at a CAGR of 14.05% between 2015-16 and 2020-21

As of April 2021, total installed power generation capacity of 261.82 MW

Imphal

Gateway to East

Manipur's Moreh is the only feasible land route for trade between India and Myanmar, and other SE Asian countries.

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different varieties of silk are produced in Manipur, making the state a key player in Indian sericulture and handlooms.

Food Processing

can be a key growth contributor for the state's economy given the favourable factors and traditions of horticulture.

Tribal Heritage

The state is home to Kuki, Naga, Pangal, and other ancient tribes; Predominant community is the Hindu Meitei tribe.

Hydroelectricity

Given favourable topographical features, the state has untapped hydroelectric power generation potential.

The Manipur Industrial Single Window Clearance Ordinance 2020

To provide for speedy processing of applications and expeditious clearance of investment proposal both fiscal and regulatory in the State. 
The Manipur Textile Policy 2020 (Draft)

To facilitate the textile industry to strengthen the traditional knowledge, skills and capability of weavers, textile workers and craftspeople into organised sectors for investment, employment, export and build world class manufacturing. 
Industrial & Investment Policy of Manipur 2017

To facilitate rapid and substantial industrial development in the state through enhanced investment.
Manipur IT Policy 2015

To leverage IT as an enabler and catalyst for the socio-economic development of Manipur.
Manipur Tourism Policy 2014

The policy envisages new initiatives towards making tourism the catalyst in employment generation and development of remote areas.
North East Industrial Development Scheme 2017

NEIDS 2017 has a financial outlay of US$ 420 mn up to March 2020.
Promotion and Handholding of Micro and Small Enterprises

World over, micro and small enterprises (MSEs) are recognized as an important constituent of the national economies.
North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme 2018

In December 2017, Government of India approved North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS) with an outlay of US$ 16 bn for the period of 2017-18 to 2019-20.
Non Lapsable Central Pool of Resources (NLCPR) Scheme 2016

The broad objective of the scheme is to ensure speedy development of infrastructure in the North Eastern Region.

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Manipur has the advantage of acting as India’s Gateway to the East.

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Key Growth Sectors

Here are the leading sectors with opportunities for foreign investors

Agriculture
Biotechnology
Chemicals
Electrical Machinery
Electronic Systems
Food Processing
Leather
Pharmaceuticals
Renewable Energy
Telecom
Textiles and Garments
Tourism
Wellness

Key Investors

Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam and National Hydroelectric Power Corporation are jointly setting up a mega hydroelectric power project at Tipaimukh with an investment of US$2b.

Government of India and Manipur Government have signed MOUs for road building with loans from Asian Development Bank and Japan International Cooperation Agency.

Government of India has signed a trilateral agreement with Thailand and Myanmar, to construct a trans-Asian highway, connecting India (through Manipur) with the two countries

Patanjali Ayurved have invested in operations in Manipur for both marketing products in the region as well as a sourcing destination.

Investment Opportunities

Food Processing

37 projects allotted under the National Mission for Food Processing Scheme in the state.

Trilateral Highway

India-Myanmar-Thailand (IMT) Trilateral Highway, originating from Moreh in Manipur, will considerably strengthen connectivity to Southeast Asia.

Smart Cities Mission

Imphal has been identified for urban development.

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State Attractions

Loktak Lake, the largest freshwater lake in North-East India.
Kangla Fort or Kangla Palace is symbolic of Manipur's glory.
Ima Keithel or 'mother's market' is the largest all-women market in Asia.

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