Imphal: Union Minister, Ministry of Port, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal, Saturday, visited Sendra, Bishnupur District, Manipur where a reception was organized by Loktak Development Authority (LDA).
Stating that Loktak is one of the largest lakes in Asia with its greenery and marine lives surrounded by beautiful mountains, Sarbananda Sonowal said that “we have an important role to play for the development and promotion of Loktak lake as one of the most important tourist destinations in the world”.
He added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has always given emphasis to the speedy growth of NE states and he is the first PM in the last 75 years of Independence who has given his heart and soul for promotion and development of North East and has taken lots of initiatives in connection with communication and connectivity, infrastructural growth, growth of industry, the benefit to the poorest of poor, development of the youth, empowerment of women and also giving full support to the farmers. He further stated that his visit to the state is under the directive of PM, to extend full support to the government of Manipur in the sector of Inland Waterways development and also in the sector of Ayush.
Sarbananda Sonowal assured that the Government of India will extend full support for the promotion and development of Loktak Lake to make it one of the most beautiful lakes in the world.
The Minister also extended his sincere respect to the Chief Minister of Manipur N Biren Singh, with the guidance and support of PM, who could render his service to the state. The minister also lauded the Chairman of LDA for his hard work to develop the water body as a national and international tourist destination.
Union Minister of State for Education and External Affairs, Dr RK Ranjan Singh, Chairman, Loktak Development Authority, L. Sushindro Meitei, MLA, Moirang Assembly P Sharatchandra Singh, Constituency, officials and staffs of LDA took part in the programme.
