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Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh handed out subsidies to 2,835 people on September 17. The event took place at Yumnam Leikai Yumjao Lairembi Lampak in Imphal. The money comes from the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises scheme.
These funds help small, unorganized food shops grow. The goal is to bring these businesses into the formal economy. It provides a boost for local entrepreneurs. The Chief Minister shared his thoughts online. He stated, "The initiative would help small and unorganised food-processing businesses upgrade their operations, expand their enterprises and transition into the formal economy."
Several officials watched the handouts. Caretaker Mayor Laishangbam Lokeshwor Singh attended. Ward 15 Corporator Th. Bankim Singh joined him. Ward 16 Corporator Th. Eliza Devi and Singjamei Mandal BJP President L. Shantikumar Sharma were also present. This push aims to strengthen food operations across Manipur.
Updated at 18th September 2026 at 1:45am
The event coincided with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday. Singh noted the Centre released the funds, which the Area Level Federation then divvied up. While some recipients took home cheques at the venue, the rest of the 2,835 beneficiaries got their cash via Direct Benefit Transfer.
Each member of the self-help groups, all of whom applied for help between 2022 and 2024, pocketed Rs 5,000 as a first installment. Singh used the platform to honor the Prime Minister’s 25 years of public service.
Addressing the state's volatility, Singh demanded citizens ditch bandhs and blockades to help return the state to normal. He urged people from all communities to prioritize unity and keep working toward lasting peace.
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