Manipur Chief Minister distributes Rs 300 cr to 4 lakh people under Govt schemes
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh offered support to over four lakh beneficiaries under 46 government schemes on Thursday. The primary focus is on internally displaced people affected by the ethnic conflicts that erupted in May last year, who have been living in relief camps since then. At least 6000 families have received Rs 25,000 each through direct benefit transfers. Most of these people belong to displaced families from the Kuki and Meitei tribes which are in conflict.
The Manipur Government also launched the Chief Minister’s Yarn Scheme to support handloom weavers and artisans by providing yarn at reasonable prices with subsidy. Also, the Sportspersons Livelihood Guarantee Scheme was launched with the intention of supporting retired sportspersons. A special package for successful startups to employ internally displaced persons was also announced.
“Distributed benefits under various government schemes while launching new schemes and programs at City Convention Centre, Imphal. Benefits worth more than Rs. 300 crore were distributed to more than 4 lakh beneficiaries across the state, as a part of the continuous efforts to uplift various sections of society under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi Ji,” the Chief Minister announced via social media platform X.
“The various government schemes will benefit four lakh people. We are mainly focusing on those residing in relief camps. Today, we are providing Rs 25,000 each to 6,000 families and Rs 1,000 each to about 60,000 people across the state. It will provide relief to all the people in relief camps,” Mr Singh told reporters in the state capital Imphal. The CM further informed that the government is working to accelerate the process of establishing peace in the state.
The Chief Minister highlighted that various welfare initiatives of Manipur Govt are aimed at ensuring inclusive development in the state. Initiatives such as Go to Hills, Go to Village, Chief Minister-gi Hakshelgi Tengbang (health scheme), Startup Manipur and a widow pension scheme have been taken up to benefit both the valley and the hills, he informed.
Distributed benefits under various government schemes while launching new schemes and programs at City Convention Centre, Imphal. pic.twitter.com/eBQKwf60Nd
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The CM further informed that medical teams comprising doctors, nurses and multitasking staff were formed to serve inmates of relief camps. Such teams visit relief camps twice a week, with 68 teams having visited 238 camps. Also, mental health counselling facilities have been provided to the inmates and 1,436 free medical check-ups conducted.
Quizzed if Prime Minister Modi intends to visit Manipur anytime soon, the Chief Minister replied, “There is no question of the PM coming or not coming. What is being done in Manipur right now – security measures, relief work, development, and peace talks between both communities (Kuki and Meitei) – are all happening under the leadership of the Prime Minister. They may have discussed on the central level, but we have to solve the issues by mediating with each other.”
“We adopted a resolution to fasten the process of peace establishment in the state. In the wake of the current situation in Manipur, whatever is being done under the leadership of the Home Minister, or the Prime Minister, we have taken a resolution to review it and bring peace soon. There has been peace here for several days now,” the CM added.
