Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has announced plans to restore the historic Langthabal palace, built nearly 250 years ago, with an estimated cost of Rs 25 crore. The palace, which served as the capital of the erstwhile Manipur kingdom, is situated on a hillock south of Imphal.
A portion of the palace has been occupied by the Assam Rifles since the British era, but the force will be relocated to another place. The restoration work will be guided by a committee consisting of teachers from universities.
Additionally, the chief minister announced a project to rejuvenate the 18th-century Chandranadi water channel, which will be undertaken at an initial cost of Rs 10 crore.
Singh also highlighted the significance of Maharaja Gambhir Singh, who liberated Manipur from Burmese occupation, and announced plans to produce a film on the seven years of Burmese occupation. A short film on the Anglo-Manipuri War of 1891 will also be funded by the government.
Furthermore, Singh expressed concern over the lack of records and documentation on Manipur’s history and announced plans to publish a General Knowledge book titled ‘Know Your Manipur’ on January 21, the Statehood Day.