Manipur CM highlights economic revival with increased GST collections
Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh claimed that economy of the state is reviving. He said GST collection has shown an 18% growth in the period of May to September in 2024 compared to similar period in 2023.
Biren in a series of post in X, «Sharing some key achievements that prove progress is possible, even through the challenges Manipur has faced over the past one and half year. The State Government has been making various efforts towards economic recovery following the unrest that started on 3 May 2023. Following these efforts our State’s economy has shown recovery. The State’s Own Resources (including State GST) has shown an 18% growth in the period of May to September in 2024 compared to similar period in 2023».
He added, «We have also made various efforts to expedite delayed projects. We are resolving various land related matters for National Highway and Railway projects. Solutions have been found for the land related matters for Railways and about 50% of pending land has been made available in the last one year for National Highway Projects.In the last year we have also started some major projects. The Lamphelpat Water body Rejuvenation Project with a cost of Rs. 650 crore is under implementation. This project will enable us to prevent floods in greater Imphal area and also provide an open space for citizens as well as an alternate drinking water source».
The chief minister stated, «The Imphal Sewerage Project Phase II with an outlay of Rs. 1100 crore is also under implementation. It will provide much
