The Manipur government has released Rs 5.88 crore from the state emergency fund to provide special festive assistance to 58,863 eligible internally displaced persons (IDPs) living in relief camps across the state ahead of Diwali and Ningol Chakouba. Each eligible beneficiary received Rs 1,000 through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) on Sunday, according to an official statement.
A senior official in the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said the financial support was meant to offer some relief to families displaced by ethnic violence who continue to live in relief camps in different districts. The funds were recently transferred to the designated accounts of deputy commissioners in 10 districts: Imphal West, Churachandpur, Imphal East, Thoubal, Ukhrul, Kakching, Kangpokpi, Tengnoupal, Jiribam and Bishnupur.
The deputy commissioners were instructed to verify beneficiaries’ eligibility and ensure the assistance reached them without delay.
The disbursement comes ahead of Ningol Chakouba, a traditional festival of Manipur’s Meitei community that celebrates the bond of love between married women and their paternal families. The festive assistance is aimed at extending financial support to displaced families still facing difficult circumstances following the ethnic unrest in the state.
Members of the internally displaced community have expressed gratitude to the state government for providing financial assistance during the festive period.
Original Source: https://nenews.in/manipur/manipur-govt-releases-rs-5-88-crore-festive-aid-for-58863-displaced-persons/70457/
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Publish Date: 2026-11-08 22:22:00
