The Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, in a high-level virtual review meeting co-chaired by Manipur Governor A.K. Bhalla, has called to expedite the implementation of key development projects in Manipur, citing delays in critical sectors such as tourism, connectivity, and handlooms.
Earlier, on April 17, during his visit to Manipur, the Union DoNER Minister also held a meeting at the Raj Bhawan to monitor PMO-priority projects and resolve distressed or delayed projects under central schemes.
Minister Scindia urged departments to adhere to timelines and maintain momentum. Governor Bhalla reinforced the call for timely execution, directing officials to intensify ground-level implementation and prioritize outcome-driven governance, according to an agency.
Today’s meeting reviewed the status of ongoing DoNER and North Eastern Council (NEC) projects across the state. Manipur Chief Secretary P.K. Singh presented a detailed update, highlighting progress and challenges in several priority areas. These included development of handloom and handicrafts, promotion of polo, enhancement of tourism infrastructure, strengthening transport and connectivity, implementation of palm oil cultivation under the NMEO-OP, logistics improvements, and investment promotion in Manipur.
The meeting was attended by the Secretary to the Governor, the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF), senior administrative secretaries, and officials from the North Eastern Council who participated via video conference.
