Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh attended a distribution programme of welfare schemes for beneficiaries at the City Convention Centre in Imphal on Wednesday. The programme, implemented by the Social Welfare Department, Manipur, involved benefits worth Rs 91.66 crore. Over 2.4 lakh people received assistance under 17 different schemes of the department.
Addressing the gathering, Khemchand Singh acknowledged the significant financial and mental hardships faced by the people of Manipur over the past three years. He stated that the government has taken initiatives to provide assistance to address these difficulties, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the guidance of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The Chief Minister expressed confidence that the distribution of these benefits would provide some relief to the people.
Khemchand Singh emphasized the importance of peace and hard work for the development of the State. He urged people from all communities to consider themselves as Manipuris and contribute towards making Manipur a better State. Dr. Puneet Kumar Goel, Chief Secretary, also spoke about the shared responsibility of ensuring care, protection, support, and opportunities for vulnerable sections of society, including women, children, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, widows, and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).
During the programme, Khemchand Singh formally launched the Integrated Monthly Pension Processing System. The total fund outlay for the programme was Rs 91,66,50,772, with nearly 2,40,758 beneficiaries receiving assistance. The event reflected the government’s commitment to inclusive development, social justice, and the welfare of every section of society.
The programme was attended by Khuraijam Loken Singh, Minister (Arts & Culture and Tourism); Member of Legislative Assembly (MLAs); Haobam Rosita, Commissioner (Social Welfare); senior officials of the department; staff; beneficiaries and students among others.
