Manipur government releases INR 5.88 crore in special assistance to 58,863 IDPs ahead of festivals.
IMPHAL — The Manipur government has released INR 5,88,63,000 from the State Emergency Fund as special assistance to 58,863 eligible internally displaced persons (IDPs) ahead of the Diwali and Ningol Chakouba festivals.
The special assistance of INR 1,000 each to 58,863 IDPs was disbursed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) on Sunday.
Ningol Chakouba, considered one of the most important festivals of Manipur, falls on November 11 this year. During the festival, married women are invited to their parental homes for a feast with their brothers and other family members. After the feast, they are presented with gifts by their parents and brothers.
The funds were recently transferred through RGTS to the designated accounts of deputy commissioners (DCs) across 10 districts, namely Imphal West, Churachandpur, Imphal East, Thoubal, Ukhrul, Kakching, Kangpokpi, Tengnoupal, Jiribam and Bishnupur.
The DCs were directed to ensure timely disbursement of the funds to eligible beneficiaries after due verification.
Extending greetings and best wishes to the people of Manipur on the occasion of Diwali, Khemchand Singh expressed hope that the festival would bring happiness, good health and renewed hope to every household, and that the light of Diwali would illuminate lives with peace and positivity.
He called upon the people to reaffirm their commitment to peace, progress and prosperity in Manipur.