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In an attempt to design urban mobility and revamp tourism infrastructure, the Manipur Chief Minister – N. Biren Singh today convened a meeting with the representatives of Asian Development Bank (ADB) and discussed the ‘Mega Tourism Project’ and ‘Loktak Lake Master Plan’; considering measures to safeguard the lake’s ecology.

Initiated by the Department of Tourism, the concerned project aims to transform Loktak region into a revamped tourism destination; thereby delivering major boost to the state’s economy and generating employment opportunities.

Taking to Twitter, Singh wrote “Chaired a meeting with the representatives of the Asian Development Bank and discussed the Mega Tourism project and Loktak lake Master plan. The project aims to will create a world-class eco-tourism facilities in the periphery of Loktak lake.”

Chaired a meeting with the representatives of the Asian Development Bank and discussed the Mega Tourism project and Loktak lake Master plan. The project aims to will create a world-class eco-tourism facilities in the periphery of Loktak lake. pic.twitter.com/vvSagrScN6

— N.Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) June 9, 2022

Its worthy to note that the Loktak Lake is an ecological marvel of Manipur, located around 48 kms from state capital Imphal.

It supports a unique biodiversity, including hundreds of species of plants, fishes and molluscs. The inhabitants of this lake have been utilizing the natural resources to establish a vibrant local economy, since generations.

The lake is recognized under the Ramsar Convention – an international treaty that provides a framework to conserve and sustainably use wetlands.