Flourishing bamboo processing industry

With about 3,218 square km of area covered by bamboo forests, Manipur is one of Indias largest bamboo producing states and a major contributor to the countrys bamboo industry.

Strong handicrafts industry

Manipur has the highest number of handicrafts units as well as the highest number of craftspersons comprising skilled and semi-skilled artisans in the entire north-eastern region.

Strong handlooms 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 border trade opportunities

Manipur has the advantage of acting as Indias 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.

Largest women-run market in the country

The Ema Bazaar is one of Indias 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.

A tourists paradise

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 breathtaking scenic beauty makes it a tourists paradise.

Lowest power tariffs

The average rate of electricity for agriculture is 4.2 cents (US), while the rate for industry is 6.2 cents (US); these are relatively low rates in comparison to most other Indian states.

11th Plan
Average GSDP growth rate of 6.6%

Conducive Growing agro-climatic demand conditions

Manipur holds significant cultivation potential for various horticultural crops due to varied agro-climatic conditions. Entrepreneurs get easy access to process and market a wide variety of rare and exotic medicinal and aromatic plants grown in Manipur.

Link with Southeast Asian countries

Moreh town offers a feasible landroute between India and Myanmar and to the Southeast Asian countries. Moreh has a land customs station; an integrated check post (ICP) is also being developed.

12th Plan
Average GSDP growth rate of 7.1% (target)

Advantage Manipur

Rich labour pool

With a 79.8 per cent literacy rate, Manipur offers a largely educated workforce. Knowledge of English is an added advantage for the Manipuri workforce. Multi-ethnicity and diversity are among Manipurs strong characteristics.

The engineering sector is delicensed; 100 and ample per cent FDI is allowedspace in the sector
Imphal has one airport; and Air India Due to policy support, there was provides air-cargo services. Four cumulative FDI of USD14.0 billion national highways run through the into state.

Facilitating infrastructure

The railway line 2012, making up under 8.6 perconstruction cent of total on FDI the Manipur-Assam border is a national into the country in that period priority project. Manipur has a land area of 22,327 sq km and a pollution-free environment.

the sector over April 2000 February

The Manipur river basin has seven major rivers Imphal, Iril, Nambul, Sekmai, Chakpi, Thoubal and Khuga. Loktak Lake, the largest fresh-water lake in the Northeast, is situated in the state.

Parameters
Capital Geographical area (sq km) Administrative districts (No)
Source: www.mapsofindia.com

Manipur
Imphal 22,327 9 122

Population density (persons per sq km)*

Manipur is situated in the eastern-most corner of Northeast India. The state shares borders with other north-eastern states of Nagaland, Mizoram and Assam and the neighbouring country of Myanmar. Meiteilon (Manipuri) is the state language, although, English and Hindi are also commonly used for communication. Depending on the altitude of the hill ranges, the climatic condition varies from tropical to sub-alpine.

Total population (million)*

Male population (million)* Female population (million)* Sex ratio (females per 1,000 males)* Literacy rate (%)*

2.7
1.4 1.3 987 79.8

Sources: Government of Manipur website, www.manipur.gov.in *Provisional data Census 2011

Parameter Economy
GSDP as a percentage of all states GSDP Average GSDP growth rate (%)*

Manipur

All-States

Source

0.12 10.9

100 15.6

Planning Commission Databook, 2012-13, current prices Planning Commission Databook, 2004-05 to 2012-13, current prices Planning Commission Databook, 2004-05 to 2012-13, current prices

Per capita GSDP (US$)

668.2

1,414.2

Physical Infrastructure
Installed power capacity (MW) Wireless subscribers (No) Broadband subscribers (No) 178.8 8,960,542^ 53,399^ 225,133.1 867,803,583 15,050,000 Central Electricity Authority, as of May 2013 Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of March 2013 Ministry of Communications & Information Technology, as of March 2013 National Highways Authority of India Airports Authority of India

National highway length (km) Airports (No)

1,317 1

79,116 133

*Calculated in Indian rupee terms ^Combined figures for the north-east states comprising Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura

Parameter Social Indicators

Literacy rate (%) Birth rate (per 1,000 population)

Manipur

All-States

Source

79.8 14.4

74.0 21.8

Provisional Data Census 2011 SRS Bulletin (www.censusindia.gov.in), October 2012

Investments
FDI equity inflows (US$ billion) Outstanding investments (US$ billion) 0.08* 16.4 193.3 10,499.2 Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, April 2000 to March 2013 CMIE (2012-13)

*FDI inflows for RBIs (Reserve Bank of Indias) Guwahati-region, which includes Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura SRS: Sample Registration System

At current prices, the total GSDP of Manipur was about US$ 2.16 billion in 2012-13.

GSDP of Manipur at current prices (in US$ billion)

CAGR 10.9%*
1.69 1.29 1.14 1.36 1.61 2.17 1.74 2.00 2.16

The average GSDP growth rate from 2004-05 to 2012-13, was about 10.9* per cent.

2004-05

2005-06

2006-07

2007-08

2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

2011-12

Source: Planning Commission Databook 2013, *CAGR calculated on rupee terms Note: GSDP Gross State Domestic Product, CAGR Compound Annual Growth Rate

2012-13

In 2012-13, the total NSDP of Manipur at current prices was about US$ 1.92 billion.

NSDP of Manipur at current prices (in US$ billion)

CAGR 10.8%*
1.16 1.02 1.22 1.94 1.78 1.50 1.44 1.55 1.92

From 2004-05 to 2012-13, the average NSDP growth rate was about 10.8* per cent.

2004-05

2005-06

2006-07

2007-08

2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

2011-12

Source: Planning Commission Databook 2013, *CAGR calculated on rupee terms Note: NSDP Net State Domestic Product, CAGR Compound Annual Growth Rate

2012-13

The states per capita GSDP in 2012-13 was US$ 750.0 as compared to US$ 462.4 in 2004-05.

Per capita GSDP (US$)

CAGR 8.8%*
513
462 528 644 604

769
640 721

750

The per capita GSDP increased at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8* per cent between 2004-05 and 2012-13.

2004-05

2005-06

2006-07

2007-08

2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

2011-12

Source: Planning Commission Databook 2013, *CAGR calculated in rupee terms

2012-13

The states per capita NSDP in 2012-13 was US$ 668.2 as compared to US$ 414.6 in 2004-05.

Per capita NSDP (US$)

CAGR 8.7%*
574 415 461 473 540 572 643

686

The per capita NSDP increased at a CAGR of 8.7* per cent between 2004-05 and 2012-13.

668

2004-05

2005-06

2006-07

2007-08

2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

2011-12

Source: Planning Commission Databook 2013, *CAGR calculated in rupee terms

2012-13

In 2012-13, the tertiary sector contributed 47.5 per cent to the states GSDP at current prices, followed by the secondary sector at 27.5 per cent. The tertiary sector grew at an average rate of 13.8 per cent between 2004-05 and 2012-13; driven by trade, hotels, real estate, finance, insurance, transport, communications and other services. The secondary sector grew at an average rate of 6.9 per cent during the period between 2004-05 and 2012-13. Its growth was mainly driven by construction and manufacturing. The primary sector grew at an average rate of 13.8 per cent between 2004-05 and 2012-13.

Percentage distribution of GSDP

CAGR*
38.6 13.8% 47.5

36.7

6.9%

27.5

24.7 2004-05 Primary

11.0%

25.1 2012-13

Secondary

Tertiary

Source: CMIE *CAGR calculated in rupee terms

Natural forests cover about 77.0 per cent of the total geographical area of Manipur. Agriculture has a significant share in the state domestic product and 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 and cardamom are grown in the hill areas. Food and cash crops are grown mainly in the valley region. Major fruits grown in the state are pineapple, lime, lemon, banana, orange, papaya, plum and passion fruit. Rice is the staple food of Manipur and is grown in both the hills and the plains. In 2011-12, total production of paddy (rice) was 591,000 tonnes in the state.

Crop
Paddy (rice) Pineapple Banana Orange Cabbage Potato

Annual production 2012-13 (000 tonnes)

591.0* 117.2 83.5 29.3 59.0 122.4*

Sources: Indian Horticulture Database 2013, National Horticulture Board, Department of Commerce & Industries, Government of Manipur, Department of Agriculture, Government of Manipur. *In 2011-12

According to the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP), the cumulative FDI inflows to the Northeast states from April 2000 to February 2013 amounted to US$ 78 million*. In 2012-13, the outstanding investments in the state were US$ 16.4 billion. The electricity sector accounted for 45.28 per cent of the outstanding investments in the state followed by the services sector (38.97 per cent). Manufacturing and other sectors accounted for the rest.
*FDI inflows for RBIs Guwahati-region, which includes Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura

Break up of outstanding investments by sector (2012-13)

4.5%

11.3%

Electricity Services 45.3% Others

39.0%

Manufacturing

Source: CMIE

The Government of India has a trilateral agreement with Thailand and Myanmar to construct a trans-Asian highway connecting India (through Manipur) to the two countries. The Manipur State Road Transport Corporation (MSRSTC) provides state road transport services. As of 2011, the state had the road density of 56.51 km per 100 sq km.

Road type
National highways
Source: Manipuronline.in

Road length (km)

1,317 668 964 1,013

State highways Major district roads Other district roads

The state has seven national highways (NH), the arterial one being NH-39. It connects lmphal with Dimapur in the neighbouring state of Nagaland. From Imphal, it runs for another 110 km south-east to the international border town of Moreh on the Indo-Myanmar border. The NH-53 connects Imphal with Jirighat on the ManipurAssam border. The NH-150 runs southwards, connecting Manipur with Seling in Mizoram.

Sources: Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Economic Survey of Manipur, 2008-09

Manipur 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 second-largest airport in the northeastern region with postal air cargo services for six days a week. It has been announced that as of July 2013, the airport will be elevated to the international level. The airport is being expanded to increase parking space for more aircrafts and to make it an international standard airport. A new terminal building with cold-storage facilities is in the pipeline. The major functional rail head linking Manipur with the rest of India is at Dimapur (in the state of Nagaland), 215 km away from Imphal. A railway-line from Jiribam (on the Manipur-Assam border) is under construction as a national priority project. This railway line is expected to connect Imphal with the rest of India by 2016.

Imphal

Domestic airport

As of May 2013, Manipur had a total installed power generation capacity of 178.80 MW. It consisted of 127.94 MW under central utilities and 50.86 MW under state utilities. Of the total installed power generation capacity, 80.98 MW was contributed by hydropower, 92.37 MW was contributed by thermal power and renewable power contributed 5.45 MW of capacity. Hydropower majors such as Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVNL) and 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 six generating units of 250 MW each totalling to 1,500 MW. The state has a hydropower potential of about 2000 MW. In 2012, per capita power consumption in the state was 207.2 kWh.

Installed power capacity (MW)

178.8 157.9 157.8 157.8 157.8 178.8

2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

2011-12

2012-13

2013-14*

Source: Central Electricity Authority *As of May 2013

As of March 2013, the north-eastern states^ of India had 8.8 million wireless subscribers and 216,859 wire-line subscribers. As of March 2013, the state had 189,884 Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) telephone connections. As of January 2013, Manipur had 697 post offices.

Telecom infrastructure (March 2013)

Wireless subscribers^ Wire-line subscribers^ BSNL telephone connections^ Broadband subscribers^ Telephone exchanges Post offices Tele-density^ 8,960,542 189,884 189,884 53,399* 52* 697** 67.78%

Sources: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, Department of Telecommunications, Annual Report 2012-13, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, India Post ^Combined figures for the north-eastern states comprising Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura *As of December 2011, **As of January 2013

Major telecom operators in Manipur

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) Aircel Limited Vodafone Essar Reliance Communications Tata Teleservices IDEA Cellular Bharti Airtel
Source: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India

Under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM), three projects, costing US$ 28.34 million, have been sanctioned for Imphal as of March 2013. As of March 2013, a total of US$ 16.6 million was released for the projects under JNNURM. The projects have been sanctioned between 2007-08 and 2009-10. Key areas of development are solid waste management, preservation of water bodies and drainage/storm water drains. Under the Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme for Small and Medium Towns (UIDSSMT), US$ 13.7 million has been allocated for development of water supply systems in Thoubal, Kakching, Jiriban, Moirang and Bishnupur.
Source: JNNURM, Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India

Manipur has a literacy rate of 79.8 per cent according to the provisional data of Census 2011; the male literacy rate is 86.5 per cent and the female literacy rate is 73.2 per cent. The Education Department of the Government of Manipur regulates the education system of the state. The department has four sub-entities: Department of Education (University and Higher Education), Department of Education (Schools), State Council of Educational Research and Training and Department of Adult Education. The state has 68 colleges for general education, out of which 28 are government colleges, 12 are government aided colleges and 28 are private colleges. In the Annual Plan 2012-13, the state government has proposed an outlay of US$ 24.6 million for the development of general education in 2012-13. The tentative projected outlay for the 12th Five-Year Plan 2012-2017 is US$ 207 million.

Literacy rate (%)

Literacy rate Male literacy Female literacy 79.8 86.5 73.2

Source: Census 2011 (provisional data)

Educational infrastructure
Universities Colleges for general education Government colleges Government aided colleges Private colleges Government high schools Government junior high schools 2 68 28 12 28 182 309

Source: University Grants Commission, Manipur Annual Plan 2012-13, Planning Department, Government of Manipur, manipureducation.net

Several programmes including the National Programme of Nutrition (mid-day meals scheme) support primary education. The state also promotes education for girls. In the Annual Plan 2012-13, the state government has proposed an outlay of US$ 9.4 million for the development of technical education. The tentative projected outlay for the 12th Five-Year Plan (2012-17) is US$ 47 million. SLMA, Manipur, was constituted as per the directive of the NLM Authority. The project is funded on sharing basis by the Government of India and the state government.
Note: SLMA - State Literacy Mission Authority NLM - National Literacy Mission

Manipurs education statistics (2010-11)

Schools imparting elementary education (No) Students enrolled (No) 3,878 Primary: 363,833 Upper primary: 139,849 Primary: 19 Upper primary: 21 Primary: 182.9 Upper primary: 93.2

Pupil-teacher ratio (%)

Gross enrolment ratio (%)

Source: Department of School Education and Literacy Flash Statistics, 2010-11

Some of the major achievements during 2012-13 are: The infrastructure of 224 government high schools is being strengthened. 116 junior high schools have been upgraded to high schools. Teachers grants were given to 16,368 teachers and school grants were given to 3,554 schools under the SSA scheme. 1,951 primary teachers and 574 upper primary teachers have been recruited under SSA. 492 trained graduate teachers have been recruited under RMSA. Composite school buildings for 365 newly upgraded primary schools are set to be constructed under the SSA scheme. ICT devices have been provided to 260 schools under the ICT scheme. The Mid-day Meal Scheme continues to serve cooked meals to 187,622 children in primary schools and 42,933 children in upper primary schools for targeted 227 days.

Source: Annual Plan 2012-13. RMSA: Rashtriya Madhyamik Siksha Abhiyan, SSA: Sarva Siksha Abhiyan, ICT: Information and Communications Technology

Key objectives for the year 2013-14 are: Continuation of the implementation of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan in the state. Provision of cooked food under the Midday Meal Scheme. Release of grants to grant-in-aid schools. Creation of ICT assets and piloting e-governance plans. US$ 0.6 million to be earmarked as RTE grant under TFC. Biometric attendance systems to be rolled out as a pilot project in three districts. Vocational education would be introduced in 21 higher secondary schools.

Source: Annual Plan 2012-13. RMSA: Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan, SSA: Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, ICT: Information and Communications Technology

The health infrastructure of the state comprised of seven district hospitals, 80 primary health centres, 420 primary health sub-centres, 16 community health centres and 30 dispensaries. 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 subcentres (PHSC), primary health centres (PHC) and community health centres (CHC). Essential basic health care are provided at this level. Secondary care level comprising of CHCs and district hospitals, which act as referral centres and where comparatively better services are provided with basic specialist facilities. Tertiary care level where specialist and super specialist care are provided. The State Level Hospital (JN Hospital) is providing the service.

Health indicators (2011)

Population served per government hospital Population served per government hospital bed Birth rate* Death rate* Infant mortality rate** 12,098^ 1,965^ 14.4 4.1 11

Sources: Sample Registration System (SRS) Bulletin October 2012, (www.censusindia.gov.in), Central Bureau of Health Intelligence, Government of India *Per thousand persons, **Per thousand live births, ^As of January 2012

Health infrastructure
District hospitals 7

Primary health centres

Primary health sub-centres Community health centres Dispensaries

80
420 16 30

Source: Manipur Annual Plan 2012-13, Planning Department, Government of Manipur

The state health department would adopt the following approach/strategies during the 12th Five-Year Plan 2012-17: Special thrust would be given to rural health care institutions to provide the state with efficient and effective primary health care. Efforts would be made to reduce infrastructure gaps, as far as practical. Emphasis would also be given to consolidating and strengthening the existing infrastructure. Special thrust would be given to constructing and equipping sub-centres, primary health centres and community health centres. Priority would also be given to constructing hospital buildings and strengthening them with equipment and other facilities. As PHSCs, PHCs and CHCs have been covered under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM), special attention would be given to constructing and equipping hospitals. Decentralised planning would also be encouraged to involve the district health authorities and panchayat bodies in planning, implementing and monitoring district schemes to strengthen district health administration.

Manipur has its distinct art forms. The various styles of Manipuri dances include Ras Lila, Nupa Pala, Pung Cholom, Maibi dance and Khamba Thoibi dance. The Manipur State Museum and Sekta Archaeological Museum preserve the states 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) and Chumpha. Theatre and society are closely linked in Manipur. Shumang Iila and Phampak Iila (stage drama) are the two popular types of theatre. The Manipur Dramatic Union, Arian Theatre, Chitrangada Natya Mandir, Society Theatre, Rupmahal, Cosmopolitan Dramatic Union and the Chorus Repertory Theatre are prominent theatre groups in the state. Manipurs rich culture and tradition is also represented by its residents handloom clothing and handicrafts. Manipuri handloom and handicraft work is world famous for its craftsmanship as well as ingenuity and 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 and Sarit Sarat. Important stadiums in the state include the Kondompoksi Stadium, the Khuman Lampak Main Stadium and the Mapal Khagjeibung Ground, all are situated in Imphal.

Infrastructure

Description
The food park is constructed on a land-area of about 30 acres at Nilakuthi. The Manipur Food Industries Corporation Limited is the implementing agency. The park will host around 60 food processing units for which common facilities will be provided. The total project cost is estimated to be US$ 6.6 million. The Government of India has sanctioned the IID project at Moreh with a total project cost of US$ 1.19 million. Land acquisition is under way as of November 2012. 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. Land acquisition is under way as of November 2012. The Government of India had sanctioned US$ 0.4 million for construction of two trade centres, one at Moreh and another at Imphal. Construction of both the trade centres is complete. The Government of India has approved one industrial growth centre project at LamlaiNapet with a total project cost of US$ 6.2 million. Land acquisition is under way as of November 2012. The government has invited an expression of interest from the entrepreneurs/units/organisations who are planning/willing to set up an industrial unit within the proposed center.

Nilakuthi Food Park

Integrated Infrastructural Development Project (IID) Export Promotion Industrial Park (EPIP)

Trade centres

Industrial growth centre

Sources: Manipur Science & Technology Council

Manipur has got many areas of strength and opportunities that justify investment in the state. The state has abundant natural resources that offer potential for the development of infrastructure and industrial sectors. The existing Indo-Myanmar border trade currently underway in the border towns of Moreh and Tamu enables a full-scale trade relationship between India and 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 Limited (MANIDCO) is responsible for industrial development in the state.

Other important corporations include Manipur Handloom & Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited (MHHDCL), Manipur State Information Technology Society (MSITS), Manipur Electronic Development Corporation Limited (MANITRON) and Manipur Food Industries Corporation Limited.

Key industries

Handlooms Handicrafts Sericulture Food processing Bamboo processing Information technology Hydro power Tourism

Handloom is the largest cottage industry in the state. Manipur ranks among the top five states in terms of number of looms in the country. Most of the silk weavers, famous for their skill and intricate designing, are from Wangkhei, Bamon Kampu, Kongba, Khongman and Utlou. To provide welfare measures and 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 and the Deen Dayal Hathkargha Protsahan Yojana are being implemented in the handloom sector. Fabrics and shawls of Manipur are in great demand in the national and international market. Manipur Development Society, Manipur Handloom and Handicrafts Development Corporation (MHHDC), and Manipur State Handloom Weavers Co-operative Society are the three major government organisations, which undertake handloom production, development and marketing activities in the state. 40 clusters have been sanctioned during 2006-07 to 2011-12 under the Integrated Handlooms Development Scheme (IHDS) in the state. A mega handloom park will be developed at Imphal East districts Lamboi Khongnangkhong under the sponsorship of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.

Under the Annual Plan for 2012-13, several initiatives have been planned to develop the handloom sector: Four new handloom production centres (HPCs) have been planned; these centres would be expected to procure 2,400 bundles of cotton yarn, 4,000 kg of acrylic yarn, 50 kg of silk yarn and 200 kg of other yarns. Organising training of weavers, designing workshops, participating in and organising fairs and exhibitions. Strengthening the micro-dye house at Mantripukhri complex. Rehabilitating fishing communities living in and around Loktak Lake. This scheme is proposed to require a sum of US$ 0.18 million for implementation during the year and would aim to benefit groups comprising 360 families settling in and around Loktak Lake.

Under the 12th Five-Year Plan, several proposals have been made to make the sector sustainable and 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 and 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 and outside the state. US$ 1.1 million proposed for health care, life insurance and 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 and for the development of the allied textiles sector. US$ 0.5 million to upgrade the technology of looms.

NABARD: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development

Handicrafts is another important industry in the state. It has its own unique identity amongst the various crafts of the country. Cloth embroidery, cane and bamboo, ivory, stone and wood carving, metal crafts, deer horn decorative articles, supari working sticks, dolls and 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 and parts of Senapati districts. Manipur has the highest number of handicrafts units as well as highest number of craftspersons comprising of skilled and semi-skilled artisans in the entire north-eastern region. Cane and bamboo crafts, kauna crafts and 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 and bamboo crafts, kauna crafts and pottery.

Some of the initiatives being carried out under the 11th Five-Year Plan are: 177 master craftspersons residing in different districts of the state are being honoured under the State Award. 260 artisans are under Assistance To Individual Artisans; 130 artisans are under the Kouna Development Scheme, 120 are under the Modernisation Scheme, 50 are under Original Works, 90 are under EDP and another 28 artisans are being benefited through the 11th Five-Year Plan with an expenditure of US$ 0.14 million. Additionally, the One Craft Museum has been constructed within the building of the Directorate. Plan provisions of US$ 3.1 million for the 12th Five-Year Plan and US$ 0.65 million under the Annual Plan 2012-13 have been made to implement various handicrafts schemes such as: Assistance To Individual Artisans. Conducting of survey and census to assess the potential of handicrafts in the state. Provision of support services for development of Kouna crafts, etc. New schemes on development of handicraft clusters and handicraft villages. State awards to master craftspersons.
EDP: Entrepreneurship Development Programme

Manipur has four varieties of silk: mulberry, eri, muga and oak-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. There were 166 primary sericulture societies in the state as of March 2011. During 2011-12, Manipur produced 430 metric tonnes of raw silk. For the Annual Plan 2012-13, a sum of US$ 3.87 million is proposed for implementation of the existing 13 sericulture development schemes. As of March 2012, the area under sericulture (mulberry) was 6,298 hectares in the state.

Some of the strategies to be adopted during the 12th Five-Year Plan Period for the development of the states 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 and 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 Manipurs 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 and 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.
SHG: Self-Help Group, NGO: Non-Governmental Organisation

The food processing industry is a major thrust sector of Manipur. The states agro climatic conditions are most suited for food processing industry. The food processing sector plays a significant role in diversification and commercialisation of agriculture, horticulture, fisheries, poultry, animal husbandry and 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 and Waifruit are some of the locally popular brand names in this industry. Freshly packed pineapple and passion fruit, pulp, juice, toffee concentrate, lemon and orange juice, ginger oil, ginger lime, mushrooms and fresh in brine or canned dry bamboo shoots, are some of the well known products of Manipur.

Recent developments in the states food processing industry: Implementation of various schemes, such as Regional Extension Service Centre, Training on FPI, Research and Development on FPI and Mobile Food Processing unit for fruits and vegetables. Achievements were made in terms of employment generation. (i) 150 persons benefitted under modernisation of Huller rice mills (ii) 100 persons benefitted under construction of works sheds to traditional bamboo shoot processing units (iii) 240 persons, both men and women, were trained in different fields of food processing industries sectors. Establishment of Food Processing Training Institute at Porompat, Imphal East, by upgrading the existing Food Processing Training Centre and amalgamation with the existing Regional Extension Service Centre. Integrated cold chain, value addition and preservation infrastructure towards the development of food processing industries at Senapati district.

Establishment of a food park at Nilakuthi with a project cost of US$ 5.84 million to provide common facilities like cold storage, warehouse, quality control laboratories, packaging, tool room, power & water supply and sewerage treatment.

FPI: Food Processing Industries

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 and meat processing, research and development of FPI, documentation/handbook and 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.
FPI: Food Processing 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$ 104.29 million. 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.

The states 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. 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 Imphals IT infrastructure to provide modern business-ready built-up office space for IT/ITeS firms. Uninterrupted power supply with a dedicated 11KV power line has been extended to the IT Park. Data connectivity and internet over OFC: The PGCIL has an OFC backbone running on 132KV towers, which are extremely reliable. Terrestrial OFC provided by BSNL and Airtel are also available. Internet on the move: Various telecom companies like BSNL, Tata Indicom, Airtel etc. are providing wireless internet across the state.
IT: Information Technology, STPI: Software Technology Parks of India, OFC: Optical Fibre Connector, PGCIL: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited

The Manipur Industrial Development Corporation Ltd has been established to fill gaps in the development of the states ITbased 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. Creating infrastructure throughout the state to promote distance learning through IT.

Some of the important physical targets for 12th Five-Year Plan are: Developing, enhancing and hosting websites for departments of the state government. Sponsoring regular IT training programs for state government employees.

Strengthening existing IT training centres of the state.

IT certifications such as CCC (DOEACC) programs for government officials. Setting up an IT park at Imphal. Setting up e-governance infrastructure such as State Data Centre, State Wide Area Network and providing citizencentric service through the Common Service Centres set up under the State Services Delivery Gateway project.
Note: CCC - Course on Computer Concept DOEACC: Department of Electronics and Accreditation of Computer Classes

Manipur is richly endowed with considerable hydropower potential. The Loktak Hydro Electric Project (3x35 MW) commissioned in 1984 is Manipurs 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 states 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.

Loktak Downstream Hydro-electric Project over Leimatak river at Toushang under Tamenglong district has been proposed to start from 2014.

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 and the Tipaimukh Hydroelectric Project as a joint venture and the implementation of new hydel projects as state sector or joint ventures. Strengthening transmission, sub-transmission and distribution systems to the maximum to utilise the available power and implementing system improvement schemes to reduce aggregate technical and commercial losses (proposed reduction of losses from 62.56 per cent during 2010-11 to 30 per cent during 2016-17). Introduction of systems for computer billing and revenue collection, energy auditing and area-wise fixation of revenue collection responsibility. Providing electricity access to all households and 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.

Manipur has a pleasant climate, exotic greenery and varied flora, besides a rich tribal culture. According to the Ministry of Tourism, 135,100 tourists visited Manipur in 2011. 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 first time on Indian soil. The Siroy National Park at Ukhrul.

Loktak lake, the biggest fresh water lake in the Northeast.

In November 2012, the Government of Manipur organised the sixth Polo International tournament at polo ground in Imphal, to promote polo tourism in the state.

During the 11th Five-Year Plan, several schemes and projects were taken up and are nearing completion, including the development of the tourist complex at Henkot, Churachandpur, improvement of 10 rooms and compound development of Hotel Imphal etc. Additionally, the Sangai festivals were organised with unprecedented success during this period. Imphal Airport is expected to become an international airport in July 2013. Flights to promote trade, tourism, business and investment are being proposed between Imphal and Monywa, Mandalay, Yangon and Kalemyo.

Outlines of 12th Plan 2012-17 and Annual Plan 2012-13 12th Five-Year Plan tentative projected outlay at 2011-12 prices (US$ million)
0.95 2.69

Major/minor head of development

Annual Plan 2012-13 proposed outlay (US$ million)

0.07 0.52

Tourist centres / buildings Tourist transport Promotion & publicity

Direction & administration

0.39

0.07

To facilitate investment, the state government has set up single window facilitation with escort mechanism, which provides coordination with departments for all services and clearances required for the expeditious establishment of industrial units. To promote investments in the state, the Department of Industry will offer this single window facility through a Green Channel Committee of officials from all other concerned departments with a view to facilitate and expedite the various clearances and government approvals required by entrepreneurs. The state-level single window agency would consider and approve all projects of investment up to US$ 9.2 million in each case, including industry, tourism, information technology, bio-technology, agro food processing and infrastructure. All new units, except those in the IT sectors, would need to obtain clearance from the Manipur Pollution Control Board. Clearance from the Department of Environment and Forest, Government of Manipur, is required prior to setting up new units in areas other than industrial estates, growth centres, Export Promotion Industrial Park, IT parks, Integrated Infrastructure Development Corporation and declared industrial areas.

Composition of the Green Channel Committee

The Commissioner/Secretary (Commerce & Industries), Government of Manipur The Chairman, State Pollution Control Board Chairman Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member

The Commissioner/Secretary (Finance), Government of Manipur

The Commissioner/Secretary (Revenue), Government of Manipur The Commissioner/Secretary (Power), Government of Manipur The Secretary (Law), Government of Manipur The Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, Government of Manipur The Managing Director, Manipur Industrial Development Corp Ltd The Director of Commerce & Industries, Government of Manipur

Agency
Manipur Industrial Development Corporation Limited (MANIDCO) Manipur Handloom & Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited (MHHDCL) Manipur Food Industries Corporation Limited (MFIC)

Description
Formerly known as the Manipur Small Industries Corporation Limited (MSIC), MANIDCOs objective is to aid, advice, assist finance, protect and promote the interests of small and medium industries in the state.

MHHDCL was set up in 1976 to help production and direct marketing of handloom and handicraft products.

MFIC was incorporated in 1997. The corporation provides assistance and support services in the field of technical, financial, marketing, etc., to food processing units.

List of approvals and clearances required

Incorporation of company Registration, Industrial Entrepreneurs Memorandum (IEM), industrial licenses Permission for land use Allotment of land Site environmental approval No objection certificate and consent under Water and Pollution Control Act Registration under States Sales Tax Act and Central and State Excise Act Commercial taxes

Department
Registrar of Companies

Director of Commerce and Industries, Manipur

Manipur Industrial Development Corporation Limited (MANIDCO)

Manipur Pollution Control Board (MPCB)/Department of Environment and Forest, Government of Manipur

Excise Department of Manipur

List of approvals and clearances required

Sanction of power

Department

Power feasibility
Power connection Approval for construction activity and building plan Water and sewerage clearance

Electricity Department, Government of Manipur/The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission for the States of Manipur & Mizoram (JERC)

Public Works Department, Manipur

Water connection

Manipur Public Health Engineering Department (MPHED)

Agency
Manipur Industrial Development Corporation Limited

Contact information
Industrial Estate Takyelpat, Imphal - 795001 Post Box No 46 Phone: 91-385-2221 967/2223 624 Website: http://mastec.nic.in/manidco.htm 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

Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region

Cost parameter
Hotel costs (per room per night) Office space rent (2,000 sq ft) Residential space rent (2,000 sq ft) Labour cost (minimum wages per day) Power costs (per kWh)

Cost estimate
US$ 30 to US$ 100 US$ 200 to US$ 1,000 per month US$ 150 to US$ 500 per month Un-skilled US$ 1.5 Skilled US$ 1.6 Agriculture: US$ 4.2 cents Industry: US$ 6.2 cents

Source
Industry sources Industry sources Industry sources Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India Planning Commission Databook, 2013

The Industrial and Investment Policy of Manipur, 2012 (draft) Objectives

To develop good infrastructure to ensure planned and accelerated industrial development. To promote modernisation and technology up-gradation of existing industrial units.

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Tourism Policy 2011 (draft)

Objective

To harness Manipurs 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.

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North East Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy (NEIIPP) 2007 Objective

To promote the Northeast as an attractive investment destination through several concessions and incentives.

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New Mineral Policy

Objective

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.

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Manipur IT Policy 2003 Objectives

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.

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Exchange rates Year

2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

INR equivalent of one US$

44.95 44.28 45.28 40.24 45.91

2009-10
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

47.41
45.57 47.94 54.31
Average for the year

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