Manipur government releases Rs 5.88 crore festive aid to displaced people
Each of the 58,863 eligible beneficiaries will receive Rs 1,000 for Diwali and Ningol Chakouba.
The Manipur government released Rs 5.88 crore in special financial assistance to 58,863 internally displaced persons (IDPs) on Sunday, according to NENow and ThePrint.
The funds, amounting to Rs 5,88,63,000, were released from the State Emergency Fund to support people during the Diwali and Ningol Chakouba festivals.
Each eligible beneficiary is to receive Rs 1,000 through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The money was transferred via the Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system to the bank accounts of Deputy Commissioners in 10 districts.
The districts included Imphal West, Churachandpur, Imphal East, Thoubal, Ukhrul, Kakching, Kangpokpi, Tengnoupal, Jiribam and Bishnupur.
Deputy Commissioners have been directed to ensure timely distribution to beneficiaries after completing necessary verification.
Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh extended festive greetings to the people and called on them to renew their commitment to peace, progress and prosperity in the state.