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New Delhi : Union Ports, Shipping & Waterways and AYUSH Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, during his visit to Manipur on December 4, 2021, inspected the Inland Waterways of India (IWAI) Jetty at the iconic Loktak Lake. He also took a boat tour of the lake. The Minister spoke highly of the beauty of Loktak Lake and the immense potential it holds in terms of tourism and allied activities.
Sonowal said Loktak is one of the largest water bodies in Asia and its beauty, greenery, marine life, surrounded by blue mountains, stand out. The Minister spoke at length on promotion and development of the lake, and to make it one of the most important tourist destinations of the globe, according to a PIB release.
Sonowal vowed to extend full support to Govt of Manipur in the sectors of inland waterway development and Ayush. He said that PM Narendra Modi is giving full focus to the North East region with stress on connectivity, infrastructure, youth and farmer development. The Minister expressed respect for Manipur CM N Biren Singh, under who’s leadership a lot of growth has taken place in the state.
Union MoS R K Ranjan Singh, MLA P Sharatchandra Singh, Chairman Loktak Development Authority L Sushendra Meitei and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
