Manipur govt launches livelihood scheme for COVID affected families
During the launch programme, financial assistance under the scheme was distributed to some selected beneficiaries
consisting of street vendors, van drivers, public transport drivers and artists among others from different districts.
Chief Minister N. Biren Singh launched the Chief Minister's COVID-19 Affected Livelihood Support Scheme to assist those who had been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in the State.
Speaking at the event, the Chief Minister stated that the State Government had been working sincerely intending to uplift the poor and weaker sections of Manipur.
"The Government is for the people and is always ready to serve them," he said.
CM Singh further said that the scheme was introduced considering economic dislocations, which had seriously impaired the livelihood of a large percentage of the population leading to an incapability to manage a basic minimum standard of living.
It may be mentioned that the Chief Minister's COVID-19 Affected Livelihood Support Scheme aims to provide Rs 5,000 in two equal instalments (Rs. 2,500 per instalment) to every identified family whose livelihood has been severely affected by the pandemic.
The chief minister also appealed to the public to be sincere and to refrain from making any fake document to get the service, while applying for any schemes or scholarships so that the benefit could reach the targeted and eligible beneficiaries.
During the function, financial assistance under the scheme was distributed to some selected beneficiaries consisting of street vendors, van drivers, public transport drivers and artists among others from different districts.
(Edited by Aparmita Das)
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