Imphal East Banks Fund Relief Effort for Displaced Families

Imphal: Financial institutions in Manipur hit the ground to help displaced families in the Imphal East district. This push comes just before the Ningol Chakouba festival, a tradition that honors the bond between married women and their parents. The drive was a team effort. Deputy Commissioner of Imphal East led the charge alongside local banks.

The State Bank of India, Manipur Rural Bank, Bank of Maharashtra, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and IDBI Bank all chipped in. Officials from the district, including Sub-Divisional Officers and Sub-Deputy Collectors, hit the relief camps with bank managers. They handed out the aid directly to those living in temporary housing. It was a hands-on operation. The mission aimed at providing much-needed support during a difficult festive season.

The team also made sure people had what they needed to cook. They handed out 15 new LPG connections to families residing at the OBC Girls Hostel in Urup, which sits within the Keirao Bitra subdivision. During the visits, officials sat down with the residents to share well-wishes for the holiday. The goal was simple, according to officials: "The initiative was aimed at extending support to displaced families during the festive season through collaboration between financial institutions and the district administration."