The state released Rs 5.88 crore from the emergency fund for Diwali and Ningol Chakouba.
The Manipur government has distributed Rs 5.88 crore in special financial aid to 58,863 eligible internally displaced persons (IDPs) for the Diwali and Ningol Chakouba festivals, according to ThePrint.
Each beneficiary received Rs 1,000 through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) on November 8. The total amount of Rs 5,88,63,000 was drawn from the State Emergency Fund.
The money was sent via the Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system to the accounts of deputy commissioners in 10 districts. These districts include Imphal West, Churachandpur, Imphal East, Thoubal, Ukhrul, Kakching, Kangpokpi, Tengnoupal, Jiribam and Bishnupur.
Deputy commissioners have been instructed to verify eligibility and ensure the funds reach the beneficiaries in a timely manner.
Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh extended festive greetings to the people and called for a renewed commitment to peace, progress and prosperity in the state. Members of the IDP community expressed their gratitude to the government for the assistance during the festive season.
