Manipur government releases Rs. 5.88 crore as festival relief for 58,863 IDPs

Guwahati: In the wake of the Diwali and Ningol Chakouba festivals, the Government of Manipur has released a sum of Rs. 5,88,63,000 from the State Emergency Fund to 58,863 eligible Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). The Special Assistance of Rs.1,000 each to 58,863 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) have been disbursed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

The funds have been transferred via RGTS to the designated accounts of Deputy Commissioners across 10 districts namely Imphal West, Churachandpur, Imphal East, Thoubal, Ukhrul, Kakching, Kangpokpi, Tengnoupal, Jiribam, and Bishnupur recently. The Deputy Commissioners were directed to ensure the timely disbursement of the funds to eligible beneficiaries after due verification.

Expressing their gratitude, the IDP community has conveyed their appreciation to the government led by Yumnam Khemchand Singh for the disbursement of financial assistance in view of the festive season.


Khemchand Singh has extended his warm greetings and best wishes to the people of Manipur on the occasion of Diwali. He expressed that the festival brings happiness, good health, and renewed hope to every household and that the light of Diwali illuminate lives with peace and positivity. He called upon the people to reaffirm their commitment to peace, progress, and prosperity in Manipur.