New Delhi, Sept. 13 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 17 development projects valued at approximately Rs.1,200 crore during a visit to Imphal, Manipur. The event, held at the Kangla Fort complex, marked his first visit to the state since ethnic violence erupted between the Meitei and Kuki communities in May 2023.

PM Modi inaugurated the new Manipur Police headquarters at Mantripukhri, built at a cost of Rs.101 crore, and the civil secretariat, constructed at Rs.538 crore in the same locality.

Inauguration of Manipur Bhavans in Delhi and Kolkata, along with the development of the western front of Imphal River phase-II, and Mall Road phase-II in the state capital, were part of these 17 projects.

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