Pensioners' Day observed
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, October 21 2014 :
Manipur State Pensioners' Union, Babupara observed the 9th Pensioners' Day at Lamyanba Sanglen, Palace compound here today.
Th.Kirankumar, Director of Treasury and Accounts, Government of Manipur and Huidrom Yaima Singh, President of Manipur State Pensioners' Union attended the function as chief guest and president respectively, while Chief Manager of UBI Imphal I Pradeep Kumar and President of JAC of AMTUC & AMGEO Dr..MRajendro were present as guests of honour.
Speaking on the occasion, President Huidrom Yaima cited that nearly 38,000 pensioners of the state have been facing hardships in trying to encash their pensions.
However after establishment of the Pensioners' Union in May 2000, the grievances of the pensioners have been reduced, he added.
Along with release of a souvenir, the observance was marked by presentation of gifts to aged pensioners.