Manipur means Jewel and Pure, the modern name came into existence after the reign of King Meidingu Pamheiba
Manipur became princely state under British rule in 1891, this region was also known for battles of Second World War between Japanese and Allied forces
After our Independence Manipur region became union territory in 1956 and attained full-fledged statehood in 1972
Key Facts
Imphal is the capital of Manipur
World's only floating national park Keibul Lamjao National Park is in Manipur
It is one of the north-eastern state where visitors need Inner line permit to visit protected areas
Meitei Ethnic group constitutes almost 50% of Manipur population
Manipuri Raas Leela is the Indian classical dance from Manipur
Imphal, Barak, Iril and Thoubal are some important rivers flow through Manipur
Manipur is also called as Land of gems
Modern polo sport is derived from Manipur
Handloom weaving and Sericulture contributes for major employment of Manipur
India's first floating elementary school was inaugurated in Loktak Lake of Manipur
Major Concerns
Jhum cultivation practices in hill areas
Insurgencies caused by multiple ethnic groups
High educated unemployment rate
Less environment awareness among people in their lifestyle
Environment issues mainly air pollution caused by earth moving activities
Measures can be taken
Studies found Jhum cultivation is destructive to the environment, government measures to encourage sedentary cultivation along with crop rotation helps to protect environment
Based on need of area, promotion of farm methods like bunding, trenching and gully plugging will ensure soil conservation
Improving road & rail connectivity will increase people integration with Indian mainland, Dialogues with insurgency groups helps to know exact concerns & establish connect with them, Creation of employment through new business opportunities keep people engaged in productive work which help to ensure stability in the region
Educating new generation India conscious, community awareness on national values for present generation, confidence building measures through good governance by providing basic amenities like health-care institutions & education institutions will help to solve insurgencies in north-east region and Manipur
Everything begins with an idea - Earl Nightingale
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