Manipur releases Rs 5.88 crore for displaced people ahead of festivals
The state government provided Rs 1,000 each to 58,863 internally displaced persons for Diwali and Ningol Chakouba.
The Manipur government released Rs 5.88 crore in financial assistance to 58,863 internally displaced persons (IDPs) on Sunday, according to ThePrint. The funds, drawn from the State Emergency Fund, were distributed to mark the festivals of Diwali and Ningol Chakouba.
Each eligible person received Rs 1,000 through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The money was moved via the Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system to the bank 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 verify the recipients and ensure the money reaches the intended people promptly. The assistance was released on November 8.
Members of the displaced community thanked the government, led by Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, for the festive support. Singh also shared Diwali greetings with the people of Manipur, wishing them health and happiness.
The Chief Minister urged the public to commit themselves to the state's progress, prosperity and peace. He expressed hope that the festivals would bring positivity to households across the state.