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Imphal: New Development Bank officials flew in from Shanghai to meet Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho. The September 25 meeting at the Mantripukhri office in Imphal centered on the Manipur Water Supply Project. They reviewed ongoing work involving urban infrastructure, sanitation, and climate-resilient water management. These projects aim to fix water security issues across the state.
Dikho told the bank team that quick action is mandatory. He wants reliable drinking water for rural and underserved areas. Coordination between the bank, the Public Health Engineering Department, and other agencies must improve to speed up construction. The group discussed how to fix distribution networks and keep water sources sustainable. Maintaining the infrastructure after completion remains a top priority.
The NDB team acknowledged the hurdles. They noted that the Public Health Engineering Department finished over 80 per cent of the project work. This milestone happened despite significant law and order challenges. The officials stated, "more than 80 per cent of the project work had been completed despite law-and-order challenges in the state."
The bank is ready to do more. They offered future help for health and education sectors in Manipur. Dikho promised the state will put the aid to good use. He pledged to finish the current projects as fast as possible.
Updated at 26th September 2026 at 10:00pm
A representative from the bank's country office joined the delegation from the Shanghai headquarters for the sit down. Beyond the immediate focus on water infrastructure, officials signaled interest in backing future state initiatives in health and education.
Dikho publicly thanked the bank for its ongoing partnership. He committed the state government to a tighter working relationship with the bank to ensure all project funds get spent properly and work finishes on schedule.
Updated at 27th September 2026 at 1:48am
Beyond the current water initiatives, the bank is looking at potential expansion into the state's health and education sectors. Dikho thanked the bank for its ongoing support and pledged to work closely with their team to ensure project funds stay on track and meet all deadlines.
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