In a major stride toward sustainable urban development, the Lamphelpat Water Body Rejuvenation Project in Imphal is emerging as a transformative initiative set to reshape the city’s water management, combating floods and promoting ecotourism. With an ambitious budget of Rs 650 crore, the project is already 60 percent through its dredging phase, signalling rapid progress on one of Manipur’s most significant infrastructure endeavours.
The revitalized Lamphelpat water body, which covers 300 acres, has the capacity to store an incredible 124 million cubic meters of water. This amount would be enough to provide more than four lakh inhabitants with drinkable water through the Public Health Engineering Department. The project encompasses a daring concept for tourism and pleasure in addition to its water management objectives. A cable car system, which would provide easy access and panoramic views, is being proposed to connect the site to the famous Imphal View Tower at Cheirao Ching, further increasing its allure.
The Lamphelpat initiative is an integrated flood risk management project aimed at safeguarding the flood-prone Imphal valley, promoting ecological balance, and community development. The project will cover 245 acres of lake area with CSD catastrophic measures, enhancing storage capacity and enhancing the water body’s potential. The initiative is also seen as a key factor in promoting ecotourism in the Lamphelpat region.
