Demographic Advantage

As per the 2011 census, the total population of Manipur stood at 2,721,756, and the population density of the state was 122 per sq km. The literacy rate was 76.9%, out of which the male literacy rate was 83.6%, and the female was 70.3%.

The worker population ratio of the Manipur for 2022-23 was 48.7%.

Healthcare Facilities

As per the Rural Health Statistics (RHS) 2021-22, the number of subcenters (rural) is 393, the number of primary health centres (rural) is 74, the number of primary health centres (urban) is 21, the number of community health centres (rural) is 8, the number of community health centres (urban) is 9, the number of district hospitals is 7, and the number of health and wellness centres is 536.

According to the Sample Registration System Bulletin 2020, the birth rate of the state was 13 per 1,000 against that of India, which stood at 19; the death rate of the state was 4 per 1,000 people against that of India, which was 6, and the infant mortality rate of the state was 6 per 1,000 live births. The infant mortality rate was 6 per 1000 live births, and the sex ratio, as per 2021 data, was 967 females per 1000 males, which was above the national average of 929/1000.

The state boasts 4 medical colleges, 3 of which are government and 1 of which is private, as well as 2 dental colleges.

Technology & Advancement

The state government aims to enhance its e-governance infrastructure to improve public service delivery efficiency and significantly expand its online service portfolio from 35 to 150 in the first phase, covering the Departments of Revenue, Home, Industry & Commerce, Social Welfare, PWD, and PHED.

By broadening the scope of online services, Manipur aims to enhance accessibility and efficiency, thereby improving the overall experience for citizens interacting with government agencies.

Infrastructure Details

Highways and roads are regarded as the arteries and veins of a state, which are essential for its growth. The main artery of communication is the national highway number 39, connecting Imphal with Dimapur in the neighbouring state of Nagaland. It runs through Mao in the extreme north of Manipur to the international border town of Moreh in the southeast. Another road of considerable economic importance is the 225 km long national highway number 53, also known as the New Cachar Road, which connects Imphal with Jirighat on the Manipur-Assam border. It passes through dense forests and difficult terrains of Tamenglong District, which remained, by far, the most inaccessible district in the state. The number of highways in the state of Manipur is 12. The total length of national highways in the state is 1750 km; the total length of roads is 32,389.

There is one international airport in Manipur at Imphal. There are 4 railway stations in Manipur, namely, Jiribam, Vaingaichunpao, Rani Gaidinliu, and Khongsang Railway Stations.

Manipur has 1 export promotion industrial park, 2 trade centres, 9 integrated food parks, 1 mega food park, and 1 cold chain facility in Senapati.

Sustainability Initiatives

Manipur has a total renewable energy capacity of 123.49 MW, comprising 5.45 MW of small hydropower, 13.04 MW of solar power, and 105 MW of large hydropower. The state has a total power generation capacity from various sources of 255.74 Mus (Mn Units), which includes 5.79 MU from solar, 248.72 MU from large hydro (excluding imports from Bhutan), and 1.23 MU from others. As of Feb 2022, Manipur had a total installed power generation capacity of 71 MW. Out of the total installed power generation capacity, 95.34 MW was contributed by hydropower, 154.67 MW by thermal power, and 113.04 MW by renewable power. The state also has 2,128 small biogas plants installed as of March 2022.

As per the data released by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, as of March 2023, there are 1023 EVs in the state.