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Manipur Chief Minister Announces 2028 Target for Jiribam-Tupul-Imphal Railway Link, Highlights States Development Milestones
On 14 June 2026, during a press briefing in Guwahati, Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh announced that the Jiribam‑Tupul‑Imphal railway link, a 111‑kilometre project that will connect the state’s capital Imphal with the rest of India, is expected to be completed by 2028.
The railway line, which has already reached 90 % completion, will include 45 tunnels and 145 bridges, including the world‑record 141‑metre Noney bridge pier. According to Indian Railways, the project is progressing rapidly and the remaining construction work is expected to finish within the next two years.
Chief Minister Singh praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his “visionary guidance” and noted that Manipur has benefited from national initiatives in infrastructure, education, healthcare, sports, connectivity and social welfare. He said that Modi has become the longest‑serving elected Prime Minister of India.
In addition to the railway, Singh highlighted several other milestones achieved during his tenure. He announced that the National Sports University, India’s first sports university, has been established in Imphal West under the leadership of the Prime Minister. The university aims to promote sports education, research and training in the state.
The CM also confirmed that the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system, which had long been demanded by residents of Manipur, was fully implemented on 9 December 2019. The ILP regime protects the indigenous population from provisions of the Citizenship Amendment Act and is now applicable to the entire state.
Other developments mentioned during the briefing include the launch and commissioning of INS Imphal, the third ship of the Visakhapatnam‑class stealth guided missile destroyer, which was named in honour of the city of Imphal. The ship’s commissioning was described as a proud moment for the people of Manipur.
Singh also noted the establishment of a medical college in the hill district of Churachandpur, the first of its kind in the state, and the near completion of a new integrated terminal at Bir Tikendrajit International Airport.
Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho of the Naga People’s Front (NPF) reported that India has achieved its emissions‑intensity reduction target of 33‑35 % from 2005 levels, eleven years ahead of schedule, with current reductions exceeding 36 %. The statement was made in the context of national environmental goals.
Minister for Home Affairs Govindas Konthoujam said that border fencing along the Indo‑Myanmar frontier has been undertaken on a “war footing” to enhance security. Meanwhile, Minister for Tourism Khuraijam Loken Singh of the National People’s Party (NPP) recalled that in October 2021 the Indian government renamed Mount Harriet in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to Mount Manipur in honour of the state’s freedom fighters from the Anglo‑Manipur War of 1891.
The press briefing underscored Manipur’s progress in infrastructure and social development while highlighting ongoing security and environmental initiatives. The Jiribam‑Tupul‑Imphal railway link, once completed, will provide the state’s residents with a vital rail connection to the rest of India, potentially boosting trade, tourism and mobility.
As of now, the railway project is 90 % complete, the National Sports University is operational, the ILP regime is in force, and the new airport terminal is nearing completion. The state government has indicated that it will continue to monitor the progress of these projects and coordinate with central ministries to ensure timely delivery.
The next major update on the railway link is expected in the upcoming state budget meeting, where the government will outline the remaining funding and construction schedule. Meanwhile, the state will maintain its focus on environmental targets, border security, and the expansion of educational and healthcare facilities.
The article concludes with a reminder that while significant milestones have been reached, the final completion of the railway link and the full operationalization of the new airport terminal remain pending and will be closely monitored by state and central authorities.
The railway line, which has already reached 90 % completion, will include 45 tunnels and 145 bridges, including the world‑record 141‑metre Noney bridge pier. According to Indian Railways, the project is progressing rapidly and the remaining construction work is expected to finish within the next two years.
Chief Minister Singh praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his “visionary guidance” and noted that Manipur has benefited from national initiatives in infrastructure, education, healthcare, sports, connectivity and social welfare. He said that Modi has become the longest‑serving elected Prime Minister of India.
In addition to the railway, Singh highlighted several other milestones achieved during his tenure. He announced that the National Sports University, India’s first sports university, has been established in Imphal West under the leadership of the Prime Minister. The university aims to promote sports education, research and training in the state.
The CM also confirmed that the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system, which had long been demanded by residents of Manipur, was fully implemented on 9 December 2019. The ILP regime protects the indigenous population from provisions of the Citizenship Amendment Act and is now applicable to the entire state.
Other developments mentioned during the briefing include the launch and commissioning of INS Imphal, the third ship of the Visakhapatnam‑class stealth guided missile destroyer, which was named in honour of the city of Imphal. The ship’s commissioning was described as a proud moment for the people of Manipur.
Singh also noted the establishment of a medical college in the hill district of Churachandpur, the first of its kind in the state, and the near completion of a new integrated terminal at Bir Tikendrajit International Airport.
Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho of the Naga People’s Front (NPF) reported that India has achieved its emissions‑intensity reduction target of 33‑35 % from 2005 levels, eleven years ahead of schedule, with current reductions exceeding 36 %. The statement was made in the context of national environmental goals.
Minister for Home Affairs Govindas Konthoujam said that border fencing along the Indo‑Myanmar frontier has been undertaken on a “war footing” to enhance security. Meanwhile, Minister for Tourism Khuraijam Loken Singh of the National People’s Party (NPP) recalled that in October 2021 the Indian government renamed Mount Harriet in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to Mount Manipur in honour of the state’s freedom fighters from the Anglo‑Manipur War of 1891.
The press briefing underscored Manipur’s progress in infrastructure and social development while highlighting ongoing security and environmental initiatives. The Jiribam‑Tupul‑Imphal railway link, once completed, will provide the state’s residents with a vital rail connection to the rest of India, potentially boosting trade, tourism and mobility.
As of now, the railway project is 90 % complete, the National Sports University is operational, the ILP regime is in force, and the new airport terminal is nearing completion. The state government has indicated that it will continue to monitor the progress of these projects and coordinate with central ministries to ensure timely delivery.
The next major update on the railway link is expected in the upcoming state budget meeting, where the government will outline the remaining funding and construction schedule. Meanwhile, the state will maintain its focus on environmental targets, border security, and the expansion of educational and healthcare facilities.
The article concludes with a reminder that while significant milestones have been reached, the final completion of the railway link and the full operationalization of the new airport terminal remain pending and will be closely monitored by state and central authorities.
