Imphal, July 13: The much-awaited Paona international market at the junction of the Paona Bazar, Imphal was formally inaugurated on July 11 by the State Chief Minister Wahengbam Nipamacha Singh. The modern two-storey shopping complex was completed with a total cost of Rs 71 lakh since its construction on January 14 this year. The main aim of the construction of such kind of shopping centre in the state is to develop trade and commerce among the small-time businessmen in Manipur. It may also attract tourists to the state. The market complex was formally launched by the Joint Action Committee in consultation with the State Government earlier in first week of January in view of the recently concluded V National Games beautification programme.