Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh reviewed sewerage and concrete road projects in Greater Imphal, emphasizing quality, durability, and rapid, sustainable urban growth.
Key initiatives include the Rs 3,647 crore AIIB-funded MURDAMIP (547 km of road and drainage works) and an integrated sewerage system aimed at improving urban sanitation, while addressing chronic waterlogging and pollution.
The Chief Minister chaired a review meeting with MLAs and senior officials of the Water Resources Department and Public Works Department on Friday night at his secretariat to assess the progress and implementation of sewerage and concrete road projects in Greater Imphal.
He wrote on X: “Emphasised that our sewerage infrastructure must be forward-looking and capable of adapting to the rapid urban growth of the capital region. Stressed that concrete pavement works should ensure durability, longevity, and quality execution, minimising the need for frequent repairs and maintenance.”
He further added: “The meeting was productive, with clear directions issued to ensure timely completion and adherence to the highest standards, in our collective commitment to building a modern, resilient, and citizen-centric urban infrastructure for Manipur.”
Officials stated that the Manipur Urban Road, Drainage and Asset Management Improvement Project (MURDAMIP) is the primary ongoing infrastructure initiative in Imphal city as of early 2026.
The project is constructing rigid (concrete) roadside drains alongside road improvements to address chronic waterlogging and flooding. Funded partly by the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), the Rs 3,647 crore project covers 547 km of roads and features concrete-lined, covered stormwater drains on both sides.
Separate from the PWD road project, an integrated sewerage system for Imphal city is also under development to manage wastewater, with work ongoing during 2025–2026. Rapid urban growth in Imphal has outpaced existing infrastructure, including sanitation facilities.
Currently, only 11 of 27 municipal wards are covered by a sewered sanitation system; in other areas, households rely on septic tanks.
In the absence of a sewered network, wastewater from these wards is discharged into the Imphal and Nambul rivers through open drains.
Consequently, water quality in the drainage network and receiving river segments does not meet Central Pollution Control Board standards.
The project is essential to address inadequate sanitation coverage, reduce river pollution, and improve the quality of life for residents of Imphal.