Manipur: COVID-19 affected livelihood support scheme

Some inputs on Manipur and Covid relief

 Manipur: COVID-19 affected livelihood support scheme

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• The story: The CM of Manipur, N. Biren Singh, launched a "COVID-19 Affected Livelihood Support Scheme" on August 23, 2021. It was launched in a bid to provide assistance to those who had severely affected by COVID-19 pandemic in Manipur.
• Points to note: The State Government was working sincerely with an aim to uplift poor and weaker sections. This scheme was introduced considering the economic dislocations, that severely affected the livelihood of large percentage of the population. It has led to an inability to maintain a basic minimum standard of living.

1. The CM requested the public to be sincere and avoid making any false document while applying for any schemes or scholarships in order to ensure that benefit could reach the targeted and eligible beneficiaries.
2. Financial assistance under the Livelihood Support Scheme was distributed to some beneficiaries like street vendors, public transport drivers, van drivers, and artists on the occasion of launch of the scheme.

• Manipur: The northeastern state of India, with its capital in Imphal, is bounded by the Nagaland in the north, Mizoram in the south and Assam in the west. It also shares borders with two regions of Myanmar namely- Sagaing Region in the east and Chin State in the south. The state is spread over an area of 22,327 square kilometres. It has a population of 30 lakh. The meitei group is in majority alongwith other tribes like Meitei Pangals (Manipuri Muslims), Kuki or Zo tribes, Naga tribes, and other communities. They speak a variety of Sino-Tibetan languages.
• EXAM QUESTIONS: (1) Explain what livelihood support can governemnts offer Covid-struck populations? (2) Why did Covid not come under control, worldwide, for a long time? Explain technically. (3) What are the key concerns in the government-run benefit schemes, in terms of leakage? Explain.
  

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