PM Modi officiates on Rs.9,000cr projects
Mizoram has a major role in India’s Act East Policy and the emerging North East Economic Corridor, especially with the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project and the Sairang–Hmawngbuchhuah rail line connecting the state to the Bay of Bengal through to South East Asia http://commerce.gov.in.
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlined the importance of this connectivities for trade and tourism across North East India and South East Asia during his visit to the state on 13 Sept.
With the new GST rates coming into effective from 22 Sept, cement and construction materials will also become cheaper while many companies manufacturing scooters and cars have already reduced prices, said PM Modi.
“India’s economy has recorded a growth of 7.8% in the first quarter of 2025–26. This means India is the fastest growing major economy in the world,” exclaimed Modi, stating that the country is also witnessing strong growth in ‘Make In India’ and exports https://fieo.org/.
The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone, inaugurated development works worth over Rs.9,000 crore in Aizawl as well as in Imphal and Churachandpur.
Background to the projects:
In line with his commitment to world-class infrastructure and last mile connectivity, Prime Minister inaugurated the Bairabi-Sairang New Rail line, worth over Rs.8,070 crore, connecting the capital of Mizoram to the Indian Railways network for the first time. The Rail line Project, built in a challenging hilly area, has 45 tunnels constructed under complex geological conditions. Additionally, it also includes 55 major bridges and 88 minor bridges. The direct rail connectivity between Mizoram and the rest of the country will offer the people of the region safe, efficient, and cost-effective travel options. It will also ensure the timely and reliable supply of food grains, fertilizers, and other essential commodities, thereby enhancing overall logistical efficiency and regional accessibility https://ted.europa.eu/en/.
The Prime Minister also flagged off three new express trains, Sairang (Aizawl)-Delhi (Anand Vihar Terminal) Rajdhani express, Sairang-Guwahati Express and Sairang-Kolkata Express on this occasion. Aizawl will now be directly connected with Delhi through a Rajdhani Express. The Sairang-Guwahati Express will facilitate movement between Mizoram and Assam. Sairang-Kolkata Express will directly connect Mizoram to Kolkata. This enhanced connectivity will improve access to hospitals, universities, and markets, thereby strengthening educational, cultural, and economic ties across the region. It will also generate employment opportunities, and significantly boost tourism in the region http://conexpoconagg.com.
In a major boost to road infrastructure, Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of multiple road projects. It includes Aizawl Bypass Road, Thenzawl–Sialsuk Road and Khankawn–Rongura Road.
The 45-km Aizawl Bypass Road, worth over Rs.500 crore, under Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE) scheme will aim to decongest Aizawl city, improve connectivity to Lunglei, Siaha, Lawngtlai, Lengpui Airport, and Sairang Railway Station among others. It will reduce the travel time from southern districts to Aizawl by around 1.5 hours significantly benefitting the people in the region.
The Thenzawl–Sialsuk Road under North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme NESIDS (Roads), will benefit many horticulture farmers, dragon fruit growers, paddy cultivators, and ginger processors, while strengthening connectivity with the Aizawl–Thenzawl–Lunglei Highway. The Khankawn–Rongura Road under NESIDS (Roads) in Serchhip District will provide better access to markets and benefit various horticulture farmers and other people in the region, while supporting the planned Ginger Processing Plant https://sbi.com.in/.
The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone of Chhimtuipui River Bridge on the Lawngtlai–Siaha Road. It will provide all-weather connectivity and reduce travel time by two hours. The bridge will also support cross-border commerce under the Kaladan Multimodal Transit framework.
He laid the foundation stone of Khelo India Multipurpose Indoor Hall for Sports Development. The hall at Tuikual will provide modern sports facilities including a multipurpose indoor arena benefitting and nurturing Mizoram’s youth for national and international competitions https://www.nseindia.com/.
Strengthening the energy infrastructure in the region, Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of 30 TMTPA (thousand metric tons per annum) LPG Bottling Plant at Mualkhang in Aizawl. It will aim at ensuring a steady and reliable supply of LPG in Mizoram and neighbouring states providing easier access to clean cooking fuel. It will also create local employment opportunities https://www.bseindia.com/.
Prime Minister also inaugurated Residential School at Kawrthah under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) scheme. The school in Mamit aspirational district will provide modern classrooms, hostels, and sports facilities including an artificial football turf. It will benefit over 10,000 children and youth, laying the foundation for long-term social and educational progress.
Furthering his vision of quality education for all, Prime Minister also inaugurated Eklavya Model Residential School at Tlangnuam. The school will improve enrolment, reduce dropout rates, and provide holistic education opportunities for tribal youth.
In Churachandpur, he also laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over Rs.7,300 crore at
He informed that the inaugurated projects will improve the lives of the people of Manipur, especially the tribal communities living in the hills. He stated that the projects will create new facilities in health and education for the region and extended his heartfelt congratulations to the people of Manipur and Churachandpur on these new initiatives.
Underscoring that in recent years, Rs.3,700 crore has already been spent on National Highways in the region, PM Modi informed that new highway projects worth Rs.8,700 crore are progressing rapidly. He remarked that earlier, reaching villages in this area was extremely difficult—a fact well known to the people. The Prime Minister highlighted that road connectivity has now been extended to hundreds of villages. He emphasized that this has greatly benefitted hill villages and tribal communities.
“Under our government, rail connectivity in Manipur is being expanded, the Jiribam–Imphal railway line will soon connect the capital Imphal to the national rail network,” stated the Prime Minister, highlighting that the government is investing Rs.22,000 crore in this project.
He noted that the newly constructed Imphal Airport, built at a cost of Rs.400 crore, is elevating air connectivity in the region. He added that helicopter services have also been launched from this airport to other parts of the country. Modi emphasized that this growing connectivity is improving facilities for the people of Manipur and creating new employment opportunities for the youth.
He also highlighted the ‘Manipur Urban Roads Project,’ with an investment of over Rs.3,600 crore and ‘Manipur Infotech Development Project,’ with an investment exceeding Rs.500 crore.
The projects include Manipur Urban Roads, drainage and asset management improvement projects; 5 National Highway projects worth more than Rs.2,500 crore; Manipur Infotech Development (MIND) project, Working Women Hostels at 9 locations, among others. The Prime Minister inaugurated multiple development projects worth over Rs.1,200 crore at Imphal (Manipur).
In Imphal, Prime Minister inaugurated multiple development projects worth more than Rs.1,200 crore at Imphal. They include the Civil Secretariat at Mantripukhri; IT SEZ Building and New Police Headquarters at Mantripukhri; Manipur Bhawans at Delhi and Kolkata; and Ima Markets, unique all women’s market, in 4 districts. Fiinews.com
