IMPHAL, Jan 4 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated eight projects, including an Integrated Check Post at Moreh and Dolaithabi Barrage Project at Maraori area, besides laying foundation stones for five projects including two floodlighting systems at Khuman Lampak sports complex during a public meeting in Imphal on Friday.
The other newly inaugurated projects were an FCI food storage godown at Sawombung in Imphal East district, buffer water reservoir at Shirui village in Ukhrul district, improvement and upgradation of water supply for Churachandpur zone II in Churachandpur district, eco-tourism complex at Thangal Surung in Kangpokpi district, Integrated Tourist destination at Tupul in Noney district and water supply scheme at JNV Lambui in Ukhrul district.
Modi who was here for about one and a half hours also laid foundation stones for infrastructure development of Dhanamanjuri University in Imphal and astro turf football field at Langjing Achouba in Imphal West district besides dedicating 400 kV double circuit Silchar-Imphal line before going to Silchar to address another public meeting.
Speaking at a public meeting at Hapta Kangjeibung ground for about 35 minutes, Modi highlighted the importance of the newly inaugurated projects in the region.
He said that his government is completing almost all the important projects not only in Manipur but also in North East.
Chief Minister N Biren, Deputy Chief Minister Y Joykumar, cabinet ministers and Assembly Speaker Y Khemchand besides state BJP chief Kh Bhabananda who is a Rajya Sabha MP were also present.
