Guwahati: Manipur govt has disbursed Rs 5.88 crore to 58,863 internally displaced persons (IDPs), providing each beneficiary with one-time assistance of Rs 1,000 through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) ahead of Diwali and Ningol Chakouba.“In view of the ensuing Diwali and Ningol Chakouba festivals, my govt has released a sum of Rs 5,88,63,000 from the state emergency fund for 58,863 eligible IDPs. A special assistance of Rs 1,000 each has been disbursed today to 58,863 IDPs through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT),” chief minister Y Khemchand Singh said on Sunday.The funds have been recently transferred via RTGS to the designated accounts of deputy commissioners in 10 districts of Manipur — Imphal West, Churachandpur, Imphal East, Thoubal, Ukhrul, Kakching, Kangpokpi, Tengnoupal, Jiribam and Bishnupur.The deputy commissioners were directed to ensure the timely disbursement of the funds to eligible beneficiaries after due verification, a media release from the Manipur CM’s secretariat stated.“I have directed the deputy commissioners concerned to ensure timely disbursement of the assistance to all eligible beneficiaries,” the CM added.The release stated members of the IDP community have conveyed their appreciation to the Manipur govt for the financial assistance ahead of the festive season.Khemchand extended his warm greetings and best wishes to the people of Manipur on Diwali and appealed for peace, progress and prosperity in the state.
