Q.Write a brief note on Tourism Sector in Manipur.

Tourism is an important and growing, yet still under-exploited, sector of Manipur's economy, built around the state's distinctive natural landscape (especially Loktak Lake and Keibul Lamjao National Park), rich tribal and Meitei culture, handicrafts and festivals, with the state government actively working to develop infrastructure and promote it as a source of income and employment.

Manipur is endowed with several unique tourist attractions: Loktak Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India, famous for its floating islands (phumdis), and Keibul Lamjao National Park -- the world's only floating national park and the last natural habitat of the endangered Sangai (brow-antlered deer); scenic hill stations, valleys and waterfalls; historical and cultural sites associated with Manipur's kingdom and World War II history; and a vibrant cultural calendar of festivals (Sangai Festival, Lai Haraoba, Yaoshang) along with distinctive handloom and handicraft traditions. Recognising tourism's potential to generate income, employment and exchange earnings without heavy industrial investment, the Government of Manipur, along with the Ministry of Tourism, has undertaken initiatives to improve road and air connectivity, develop tourist infrastructure (hotels, homestays, eco-tourism circuits), and market the state as a destination. However …