Bangalore plays muse: Manipur to set up SEZs

Inspired by the Silicon Valley, Bangalore, Manipur will soon have a special economic zone with IT park and IT industry.

The state is also planning on exchanging best practices on IT sector and cultural front.

At the second day of Manipur  Kumhei,  DS Poonia said, “We will introduce a  SEZ zone in Imphal, Manipur. We will also improve our existing airport with 14 flights a day for which we have acquired 640 acres. We will improve the runway and terminal facilities to bring it to international standards. We also have a direct flight to Bangalore now.”

To enhance cultural economic connectivity, Manipur has also decided to hold various programmes in the state.

“There are around 10,000 Manipuri people living in Bangalore. A six-member team from Manipur had come to Bangalore and we studied the IT industry for a week and attended some workshops. The same will be replicated in Imphal soon. This programme is also a part of that exercise,” he said.

Governor HR Bhardwaj said: “Manipur has been having road connectivity issues for many years. But, it all seems to be getting better. The airport and direct flight to Bangalore seems encouraging. The Manipur is a special area of India with many rational thinking people. I hope they have a pleasant stay in Karnataka.”