Imphal : Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh laid the foundation stone for the construction of a Luxury 5 Star Hotel by Classic Group of Hotels at a function held at the Sangai Conference Hall of the Hotel Imphal today.The Luxury 5 Star Hotel will be constructed under the Public Private Partnership model. The construction of the hotel is likely to be completed in two and half years, before the Sangai Festival 2025.

Congratulating the Classic Group of Hotels on their new venture, N. Biren Singh stated that Manipur is a state with a lot of potential which could be developed well. He also expressed that BABINA Group had shown many visible changes in the last few years.

The Chief Minister stated that the State had hosted many national and international events with many visitors coming from outside the State, adding that the State Government was earlier worried about the accommodation of the visitors.

It is appreciable that the Classic Group had provided comfortable accommodation to the visitors, he said, adding that the visitors had always appreciated the hospitality service provided by the Classic Group.

N. Biren Singh stressed the need for cooperation and support of one another for harnessing the potential of the State. He also expressed happiness that people of the State had started appreciating the good work of others and added that with proper coordination, the State is progressing forward. He expressed gratitude for the people’s support towards the development initiatives of the State Government, stating that this is the right time for development.

Chairman and Managing Director, BABINA Group Dr. Th. Dhabali Singh made a short presentation on the demand and supply analysis of hotel rooms in Imphal. A presentation was also made on the upcoming Luxury 5 Star Hotel.

MAHUD Minister Yumnam Khemchand, Textiles, Commerce and Industry Minister Nemcha Kipgen, Health Minister Dr. Sapam Ranjan, Public Health Engineering Minister Leishangthem Susindro Meitei, Chairman, Manipur Handloom and Handicraft Development Corporation Khongbantabam Ibomcha, Chairman, Manipur Electronics Development Corporation S. Kunjakeswor, MLA of Sagolband RK Imo, MLA of Wangkhei Thangjam Arunkumar, MLA of Lilong Mohd Abdul Nasir, MLA of Moirang Thongam Shanti, MLA of Kumbi  Sanasam Premchandra, Chief Secretary Dr. Rajesh Kumar, Commissioner (Tourism) PK Jha, Officials of State Government and staff of Classic Group of Hotels also attended the programme among others.