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MLA Rameshwar provides assistance to van drivers at Chanam Sandrok
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 03 2021:
Deputy Chairman of Manipur State Planning Board and MLA of Keirao A/C Lourembam Rameshwar distributed relief items to the school van drivers today at an event held at Gamma Ray Club in Chanam Sandrok.
As the first phase of providing aid, relief items including edible items were distributed to 76 members of Irilbung East Students Transport Association.
Above this some monetary assistance was provided as well.
Speaking on the occasion MLA Rameshwar said that due to COVID-19 pandemic, school van service had stopped since March last year.
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This has affected the families of the van drivers tremendously as their main source of income relied on this service only.
Therefore he took up the initiative inorder to provide them some relief, he added.
Lauding the service provided by the van drivers, Rameshwar stated that van drivers have an important role to play in building a good society.
The responsibility of picking and dropping the students safely who are the pillars of future generations is bestowed upon them.
Such service calls for dedication as well as they take care of the students with great care, he said.
He also assured that he will continue to provide help to the van drivers and is also planning to provide loans to help in the repairing and maintenance of their respective vehicles.
On the other hand, Rameshwar further stated that the plan to provide loan of one lakh rupees to the Self Help Groups (SHG) in Keirao A/C through Manipur State Co-operative Bank is also in progress.
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