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Nestled on a plateau far above the sea level, Manipur is a land of Polo's birth. The martial arts tradition of Manipur is reflected in their indigenous games even today. Surcharged with nature's pristine glory, Manipur lies on a melting pot of
Manipur is a land – locked isolated, hilly state having a geographically distinct identity. It is situated in the eastern most part of Northeastern India. The state is almost rectangular in shape. It covers an area of 22327 sq. km. The climate of the state has distinct winter, warm humid and rainy seasons. Manipur has two important rivers viz. the Imphal river and the Barak river. The Loktak lake of Manipur is the biggest fresh water lake in the NER of India.
Population of Manipur:
Sources : Statistical Abstract Manipur 2007
District-wise Area and Population of Manipur:
* Nil Source: Statistical Abstract of Manipur 2007
Population in Manipur by Rural and Urban and by Sex:
* Nil Source: Statistical Abstract of Manipur 2007
As per 2001 census the population of Manipur was 22.93 lakh making it the third most populous state after Assam and Tripura. It has experienced a decadal growth rate of 24.71 % as compared to the all India growth rate of 21.54 % during 1991 to 2001.
Status of Literacy in Manipur:
Source: NEDFi Databank Quarterly.
The Net State Domestic Product (NSDP) at current prices for the year 2005-06 is estimated at Rs. 5,120 crores as compared to Rs. 2,954 crores in 1999-00. Estimates for the year 2006-07 is Rs. 5,779 crores registering an annual growth rate of 12.87% over the previous year.
Revised Net State Domestic Product of Manipur, 1999-00 to 2006-07:(Rs. in lakhs)
Q- Quick Estimates A- Advance Estimates Source: Economic Survey Manipur 2008-09
As shown in the above table, the NSDP of Manipur at constant prices rose from Rs. 2,954 crores in 1999-00 to Rs. 5,042 crores in 2006-07 registering an annual exponential growth rate of 7.64 %.
The economy of Manipur as that of the other northeastern states of India is mainly dependent on agriculture. The majority of the population of the state get there means of livelihood from the agricultural sector as they have accepted agriculture as the primary occupation.
Estimated Area and Production of cereal crops, 2007-2008:(Area: ‘000 hectares, Yield rate: kg/hectare, Production: ‘000 tones)
Source: Economic Survey Manipur, 2008-09
Bishnupur District had the highest production of rice with 90.94 thousand tonnes (22.39 percent) which was followed by Imphal East with 74.17 thousand tonnes (18.26 percent). The lowest was recorded in Chandel District having only 16.03 thousand tonnes (3.95 percent) during the year 2007-08.
Estimated requirement of household consumption of food-grains in Manipur, 2007-2008:('000 tonnes)
Source: Economic Survey Manipur, 2008-09
During 2007-08, the food-grain production was 419.23 thousand tonnes thereby showing a increase of 4.11 percent from the previous year of 402.68 thousand tonnes in 2006-07. The requirement of food grains for human consumption excluding livestock/poultry/seed/wastage etc. in the state would be of the order of 506.38 thousand tonnes in 2006-07 and 516.29 thousand tonnes in 2007-08. The shortfall of foodgrains in the year 2007-08 was about 97.06 thousand tonnes.
Manipur has 4 (four) varieties of Silk viz., Mulberry, Eri, Muga and Oak Tasar. To provide employment particularly to womenfolk, Manipur Sericulture Project was initiated with the assistance of the Government of Japan through Government of India, 94.71% plantation was achieved. With the help of Central Silk Board, the Catalytic Development Programme (CDP) has been implemented since 2003-04. During 2007-08, Catalytic Development Programme is being implemented with financial assistance of Rs. 1.12 crore from the Central Silk Board and Ministry of Textiles.
Production of Raw Silk in Manipur during 2004-05: (‘000 kg)
Source: Economic Survey Manipur, 2008-09
Livestock and Poultry in Manipur - 2003 Census:
Source: Economic Survey Manipur, 2008-09
Production of Milk , Eggs and Meat : 2007-08:
Source: Economic Survey Manipur, 2008-09
In Manipur, the primary stage of education is from Class 1-5 and upper primary stage is Class 6-7. The secondary education is from Class 9-10.
Number of Educational Institutions in Manipur for the year 2002:
There is 1 university namely Manipur University and 1 Central Agricultural University in the state of Manipur.
Number of Recognised Educational Institution by Types:
*Due to cancellation of non-formal education **Excluding professional and other education schools and colleges Source: Economic Survey Manipur, 2008-09
Industrialization implies the creation and growth of factories, mills, power plants and so on. It refers to the development of manufacturing and other related activities. Without rapid industrialization, economic development is almost impossible. The state Government has made persistent efforts for rapid industrialization of the state thereby generating more employment opportunities, alleviation of poverty and removable of economic disparities.
Growth of Registered Permanent (PMT) Industrial units Employment, Investment and Production (as on 31st March):
Source : Economic Survey Manipur 2008-09
Growth of Registered Industrial units Employment, Investment and Production (as on 31st March 2005-06):
Source : Economic Survey Manipur 2008-09
Khadi and Village Industries:
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) was established by the Govt. of India in the year 1957. The Khadi and Village Industries is not only providing employment to people in rural and semi-urban areas at low investment per job, but also utilises local skill resources and provides part-time as well as full time work to rural artisans, women and minorities. It was only in the year 1966 that the State Board for the development of Khadi and Village Industries was constituted by Government of Manipur. The Traditional sector of industries fall within the purview of organisations such as Khadi and Village Industries Commission. The KVIC include artisans in tiny industrial units and defines it as any industry located in a village or town inhabited by population not exceeding 10,000 which produces goods and renders services with or without the use of power in which the fixed capital per head does not exceed Rs. 15,000. In the State, the KVIC has given special attention for economic upliftment of the Scheduled Cast/Scheduled Tribes and women.
The production of KVI sector was to the tune of Rs. 60.29 crores in the year 2003-04 as against Rs. 60.01 crores in 2002-03 showing an increase of 0.47 percent over the previous year. The total amount earned in the year 2002-03 was Rs. 26.33 crores whereas the earning was Rs. 26.90 crores in the year 2003.04. And the total number of employees in KVI sectors was 62 thousands in 2003-04.
Performance of KVI of Manipur:
Source : Economic Survey Manipur 2008-09
During the year 2003-04 a sum of RS. 15.00 lakhs under plan and Rs. 56.00 lakhs under non-plan were provided as grants-in-aid to meet the establishment charges of the Khadi and Village Industries Board.
Though power plays a vital role in the development of the state, Manipur is facing the problem of power shortage. The state continues to be deficit in electric energy. Purchase of power from outside the state has been rising at a higher rate. During 2002-03 the installed capacity increased to 47,252 KW, but in 2003-04 the installed capacity reduced to 47,052 KW. In the year, 2007-08, the installed capacity was 46,212 KW.
The total quantity generated in 1999-00 was 8.29 lakh kwh. which increased to 42.80 lakh kwh during 2003-04. The generation came down to 14.325 lakh kwh in 2004-05 to 3.140 lakh kwh in 2005-06. The total power generated during 2006-07 and 2007-08 were 31.05 lakh kwh and 17.30 respectively.
Installed Capacity and Electricity Generated:
Source: Statistical Abstract Manipur 2007 Economic Survey Manipur 2008-09
Manipur is a small state with an area of 22327 sq. kms. and population about 23 lakhs people. Over 75 percent of the population lives in rural areas comprising 2,315 inhabited villages according to 2001 census. By the end of 2007, 1966 villages were electrified. Accordingly, the state has made a good progress in rural electrification achieving 84.74 percent of the total villages up to the end of 31st December, 2007.
Number of Villages Electrified in Manipur:
Source : Economic Survey Manipur 2008-09
Manipur is another state other than Assam in the north east region which enjoys relatively better medical facilities. The state has a Regional Institute of Medical Science (RIMS) in Imphal. Health department is rendering health care services to the people of Manipur specially who reside in the rural and hilly areas. The health system in the state is based upon the Primary Health Care approach with the objective of the attainment of “Health for All “ and “All for Health”.
Number of Hospitals, Dispensaries, Doctors and Nurses in Manipur:
Source: Economic Survey Manipur 2008-09
As per the National Human Development Report 2001, Manipur has the distinction of having the lowest infant mortality rate in the country. One of the factors being better availability and a more equitable distribution of health services in comparison to the rest of the country. Although the health department has been able to establish the required number of health institutions, wide infrastructure gaps still exists in the area of building equipments and manpower .The emphasis is now to give optimal function of the already established functionaries by providing the necessary infrastructures.
Banking is an important factor for the economic development of a State. Commercial Banks located in Manipur have an important role to play. The following table shows the number of scheduled commercial banks, bank credit, bank deposit and credit deposit ratio:
Status of Banking in Manipur:( Rs. in crore )
Source: Economic Survey Manipur 2008-09
As on March 31, 2007 the number of scheduled commercial bank branches in Manipur was 77 down from 88 branches as on March 31, 2000. The bank deposits were Rs. 1440 crores and Bank credit was Rs.769 crores. the Credit Deposit Ratio was 53.40 % as compared to the national average of 59.37 % as on March 31 , 2003. The credit deposit ratio has gone down over the years from 72.13 as on March 31, 1994 to the present 28.01 %. Financial institutions like NEDFi, IDBI, SIDBI and NABARD are operating in the state.
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culture as one of the world's beauty spots. Rajshree Bhagyachandra created the Ras Lila, the classical dance of Manipur in his enchanting dream by the grace of Lord Krishna. Manipur's mythological concept of creation reveals in her famous folk dances. The place of surpassing attractions include Manipur's superb panorama of evergreen hill ranges, the soil of Khongjom soaked with sacred blood of martyrs, the first battle of Anglo-Manipur war of 1891 at Kangla, the Kohinoor of Manipur- the Loktak lake, natural habitat of Brow-antlered Deer at the Keibul Lamjao National Park, the I.N.A. Memorial at Moirang, the Siroi Lily found only on the Siroi Hills, the symmetrical two Second World War cemeteries, exquisite handloom and handicraft products of world fame, the "Nupi Keithel" - women's market at Khwairamband bazar, the gold-domed Shri Govindajee Temple, the Saheed Minar, the Khonghampat Orchid Yard, the Tharon Cave at Tamenglong, the Khanghui Cave at Ukhrul, the Kangla Park and the Moat surrounding the old historical palace of the Maharajas of ore-British period. Manipur is not only the gateway to the North Eastern region but also a fascinating destination for discerning tourists. Legends say that the discovery of Manipur is the result of the delight the Gods took in dancing. It is this remarkable bid that gives Manipur a unique identity of her own. Blessed with a salubrious climate, famous for its distinctive cultural pattern and its evergreen scenic beauty, extend the tourists a cordial invitation to visit Manipur.