IMPHAL: The Manipur government has released Rs 5.88 crore in festival assistance to 58,863 internally displaced persons (IDPs) ahead of Diwali and Ningol Chakouba.
Each eligible beneficiary will receive Rs 1,000 under the special assistance scheme, with the amount disbursed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) from the State Emergency Fund.
The funds have been transferred to the designated accounts of Deputy Commissioners in 10 districts — Imphal West, Imphal East, Churachandpur, Thoubal, Ukhrul, Kakching, Kangpokpi, Tengnoupal, Jiribam and Bishnupur. The Deputy Commissioners have been directed to ensure timely disbursement after verification of beneficiaries.
The IDP community expressed gratitude to the government led by Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh for the assistance ahead of the festive season.
Extending Diwali greetings, the Chief Minister wished the people happiness, good health and renewed hope, and called for a collective commitment to peace, progress and prosperity in Manipur.
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