Manipur government provides festive aid to 58,863 displaced people
The state released Rs 5.88 crore through direct benefit transfers to assist internally displaced persons during Diwali and Ningol Chakouba.
The Manipur government has disbursed Rs 1,000 each to 58,863 eligible internally displaced persons (IDPs) as special festive assistance, according to a report by Telegraph India.
The state released Rs 5.88 crore from the state emergency fund on Sunday for the occasion of Diwali and Ningol Chakouba.
The funds were transferred via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the accounts of deputy commissioners in 10 districts, including Imphal West, Churachandpur, Imphal East, Thoubal, Ukhrul, Kakching, Kangpokpi, Tengnoupal, Jiribam and Bishnupur.
Deputy commissioners have been instructed to ensure the assistance reaches eligible beneficiaries following due verification.
The IDP community expressed gratitude to the government led by Y Khemchand Singh for the financial aid. Singh also extended greetings to the people of the state for the festivals.
Ningol Chakouba is a traditional festival of the Meitei community that celebrates the bond between married women and their paternal families.