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Imphal: The Manipur Youth League (MAYOL) is demanding answers. They want to know why the state government failed to deliver a promised Rs 10,000 payment to 3.5 lakh women before the Ningol Chakouba festival. The total package sits at Rs 350 crore.
Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh first announced this one-time grant on March 8, 2026. He linked the money to the Scheme for Economic Empowerment of Women through Self-Help Groups while presenting the 2026-27 State Budget. Now, months later, the cash has not moved. MAYOL Publicity Secretary Konjengbam Samananda suspects the administration will simply push the deadline to Christmas without actually paying out.
The group has highlighted a total lack of transparency. Officials have not shared the selection process, the timeline, or which government department manages the funds. They also have not clarified if the payment comes in a single installment or if women outside of Self-Help Groups even qualify for the aid. "The Rs 350-crore allocation came from public tax revenue and was not party funding," Samananda stated.
MAYOL fears the government is holding the money back for political leverage. They allege ruling party MLAs might handpick beneficiaries through constituency workers to buy votes before the next Assembly election. The group is now calling for a full disclosure on eligibility rules. They warned that the state’s continued silence and these ongoing delays are rapidly eroding public trust in the administration.
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