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Imphal: The Manipur Cabinet cleared the hiring of 764 workers for the Manipur State Rural Livelihoods Mission. The state needs these employees. The plan includes 637 contractual roles and 127 casual positions to fill gaps across all districts. Officials expect this to boost rural support programs for women, specifically those forming Self Help Groups under the Lakhpati Didi initiative across 70 state blocks.
The National Mission Management Unit will handle contractual picks, while Deputy Commissioners will hire local casual staff. Examinations will take place in accessible areas. The annual cost hits Rs 25.74 crore, split 90 to 10 between the Centre and the state. Of these 764 total posts, 708 gained approval back in 2021, and 56 are fresh vacancies.
Ministers also passed the Manipur Motor Vehicles Aggregator Rules 2026. This brings ride-hailing services like Uber, Ola, and Rapido under strict state oversight. Drivers currently operate without formal approval from the department. The new mandate demands that companies obtain licenses while meeting standards for vehicle fitness, driver verification, and passenger safety. Commuters will see regulated, transparent fares to stop price gouging.
The state kept license fees and security deposits lower than Central guidelines to lure companies to Manipur. Under the new rules, drivers get insurance. "Drivers associated with aggregators will be entitled to health insurance coverage of Rs 1 lakh and term insurance of Rs 3 lakh." The government expects this move to grow commuter options and add state revenue.
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