Manipur Government Releases Rs. 5.88 Crore Festival Assistance to 58,863 IDPs
The Government of Manipur has released Rs. 5.88 crore in special financial assistance to 58,863 eligible Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) ahead of the Diwali and Ningol Chakouba festivals.
An amount of Rs. 1,000 each has been provided to the beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) from the State Emergency Fund on November 8. The total amount of Rs. 5,88,63,000 has been transferred to the designated accounts of Deputy Commissioners in 10 districts, including Imphal West, Churachandpur, Imphal East, Thoubal, Ukhrul, Kakching, Kangpokpi, Tengnoupal, Jiribam and Bishnupur.
The Deputy Commissioners have been instructed to verify the beneficiaries and ensure timely distribution of the financial assistance.
Meanwhile, the IDP community has expressed gratitude to the state government, led by Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, for extending financial support during the festive season.
