Q.Write a short note on transport and communication system in Manipur.

Road-dependent, hill-constrained transport; improving but still underdeveloped communication network.

Manipur, being landlocked and largely hilly, depends heavily on two national highways — NH-2 (Imphal-Dimapur) and NH-37 (Imphal-Jiribam) — as its lifeline links to the rest of India; these are prone to blockades and landslides. Road density is far higher in the Imphal valley than in the hill districts, leaving many hill areas poorly connected. Rail connectivity to the state has historically been very limited, with the Jiribam-Imphal line being developed only in recent years. Bir Tikendrajit International Airport, Imphal provides air connectivity. The postal and telecom network has expanded, but coverage and reliability remain weaker in the hill districts — overall, the tra …