Manipur CM inaugurates DIET building and Ima Market at Salam, Imphal West
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on 24 July 2026 inaugurated a new District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) building and an Ima Market at Salam in Imphal West district.
Summary
The DIET building was built under the Samagra Shiksha (Teacher Education) scheme at a cost of ₹4.47 crore sanctioned by the Union Ministry of Education, which has approved 16 DIET centres in Manipur â one in each district. The Ima Market (women's market) was built for ₹3 crore under the Centre's Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI). The CM said the projects would strengthen teacher education and support livelihoods, especially of women vendors.
Key facts
- Date / place
- 24 July 2026, Salam, Imphal West
- DIET building
- Samagra Shiksha (Teacher Education); ₹4.47 crore
- DIETs approved for Manipur
- 16 â one per district
- Ima Market
- Women's market; ₹3 crore under SASCI
- Inaugurated by
- CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The Ima Market inaugurated at Salam, Imphal West in July 2026 was built under which central scheme?
Show answer
Correct answer: D â Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI)
The Ima Market was built for ₹3 crore under SASCI; the DIET building at the same place was built under Samagra Shiksha.
How many DIET (District Institute of Education and Training) centres has the Union Ministry of Education approved for Manipur?
Show answer
Correct answer: A â 16
The Ministry approved 16 DIET centres in Manipur â one in each of the State's 16 districts.