Imphal, Sept. 4 -- The Ministry of the North Eastern Council (NEC) has completed the upgradation of a key road in Manipur at a cost of Rs 20.32 crore, aiming to promote tourism and benefit local communities around Loktak Lake, officials said.

The project involved upgrading the Moirang-Sendra Road up to Sendra Hillock, as well as the road from Moirang-Sendra Road to Omba Hillock and Keina Bazar on Moirang Khunou to Thanga Keibul Road, covering a total length of 4.30 km.

The development under the North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS) Roads now serves seven villages and approximately 9,700 residents.

The upgraded road is expected to enhance tourism in the region, with annual tourist inflow projected to rise from 2,...