nupi lan

Historians argue that the Nupi Lan movements not only sowed the seeds of economic and political reform, but also inspired generations of Manipuri women to assert their rights as equal citizens.

Located in the heart of Imphal, Ima Keithal has long been an important meeting ground and trading hub of Manipur. Run entirely by women, this sprawling 500-year-old market represents the life and ethos of a state where women have long been at the forefront of commerce and socio-political protests.