Imphal, Jan. 9 -- Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Thursday laid the foundation stone for the Maharaj Gambhir Singh Museum, a multi-crore project near Manipur University (MU).

The museum, designed with modern technology, will be developed at the Samadhi of Maharaj Gambhir Singh at an estimated cost of ?40 crore.

During the ceremony, Singh emphasized that the project aims to instill a sense of nationalism, unity, and integrity among the state's younger generations. He praised Chief Secretary Dr. Vineet Joshi for the initiative and announced further development plans for the historic Langthabal Palace near MU.

The palace will be restored with an investment of ?25 crore, and a committee comprising university faculty will oversee t...