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Imphal: Manipur officials handed out financial aid and welfare packages to displaced workers on Monday. The event took place at the City Convention Centre in the Palace Compound, Imphal. Organizers aimed the support at labour card holders living in relief camps. The Manipur Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board (MBOCWWB) managed the distribution under the 25th Seva Sankalp Abhiyan.
Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand led the initiative alongside the Department of Skills, Labour, Employment and Entrepreneurship. The government specifically targeted children of displaced construction workers for educational funding. Khemchand stated, "Pleased to distribute benefits to eligible labour card holders, especially Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), under the 'Special Scheme for Financial Assistance for Education of Children Staying at Relief Camps' and other welfare schemes of the MBOCWWB as part of the 25th Seva Sankalp Abhiyan today at the City Convention Centre, Palace Compound, Imphal."
High-ranking officials filled the room. Minister for Art and Culture Kh. Loken Singh and Rajya Sabha MP A. Sharda Devi attended the event. MLAs Th. Shanti Singh, Kh. Raghumani Singh, Nishikant Sapam, Th. Arunkumar Singh, Kh. Ibomcha Singh, S. Premchandra Singh, Kh. Joykisan Singh, and S. Kunjakeswor Singh were also present. Chief Secretary Rajeev Singh Thakur and MBOCWWB Chairperson K. Inaocha Devi rounded out the official guest list.
The program bolsters social security for vulnerable families. The government hopes this eases the burden on displaced workers. Khemchand promised ongoing state efforts to help IDPs return to their homes. The mission focuses on securing educational futures for children living in camps.
Updated at 5th October 2026 at 10:00pm
The state distributed a total of Rs 2.19 crore in welfare benefits during Monday's event. This payout included Rs 1.42 crore for 2,531 students living in relief camps, along with Rs 19 lakh for eight families under an accidental death scheme and Rs 58.20 lakh for 194 recipients through a natural death benefit program. Government officials noted that these funds reached the displaced via Direct Benefit Transfer, and they urged those who remain unregistered to sign up immediately to qualify for support.
Khemchand also confirmed the government is actively holding talks with various civil society groups to mend the trust deficit between communities in the hills and the valley. Beyond the aid packages, the Chief Minister pointed to the successful restart of the Imphal to Guwahati bus service via Dimapur. He noted that the route now carries 450 to 500 passengers daily, offering a cheaper alternative for students and athletes who previously struggled with steep airfares. The state is currently observing the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, a month-long push for public service initiatives ending October 17.
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