MANIPUR

Manipur, located in north-eastern India, has been a Union Territory from 1956 and full fleged state from 1972. The state has made significant advance in the field of agriculture. More than 70% of the high yielding variety of paddy is locally bred. Handloom is the biggest industry in the state, with over 3 lakh persons employed in the field.

Land area: 22,327 sq. km.
Population: 1.8 million
Capital: Imphal
Per Capita Income: Rs 5,362
Inflation Rate: 6.2%

The state government provides several incentives to attract industry in addition to backward area benefits. Power tariff in the state is one of the lowest in the country. Also, there is reasonably wide coverage