Imphal: The Manipur government has released Rs 5.88 crore as special financial assistance to 58,863 internally displaced persons (IDPs) ahead of Diwali and Ningol Chakouba, with each eligible beneficiary receiving Rs 1,000.
The assistance, amounting to Rs 5,88,63,000, was released from the State Emergency Fund and transferred through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) on November 8.
The funds were transferred through the Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system to the designated bank accounts of Deputy Commissioners in 10 districts — Imphal West, Churachandpur, Imphal East, Thoubal, Ukhrul, Kakching, Kangpokpi, Tengnoupal, Jiribam and Bishnupur.
The Deputy Commissioners have been directed to ensure timely distribution of the assistance to eligible beneficiaries after completing the necessary verification.
Members of the internally displaced community have expressed gratitude to the state government, led by Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, for providing the financial assistance during the festive season.
The chief minister has extended festive greetings to the people of Manipur, wishing them happiness, good health and renewed hope.
In his message, the chief minister expressed hope that the festival would bring peace and positivity to households across the state. He also called on people to renew their commitment to peace, progress and prosperity in Manipur.