SDPAM demands release of fund
Source: The Sangai Express
Senapati, August 20 2015 :
The Senapati Disabled People's Association Manipur (SDPAM) under the aegis of State Platform of Disabled People's Organisation Manipur (SPDO) has expressed discontentment over the non-release of fund by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Manipur, said a statement issued by SDPAM.
Inspite of the orders issued for schemes such as Financial Assistance, 2013-2014, Unemployment Allowance, 2013-14 and Marriage Incentive Award, 2013 meant for people with various disabilities, the department is yet to disburse the allotted fund.
The department concerned has started issuing new forms for the year 2015-2016 for schemes under Financial Assistance, Unemployment allowance and Scholarship.
However, since the funds for 2013-2014 have not yet been released, the members are confused whether to apply for the newly issuance forms or wait for the disbursement of the pending funds, the statement said.
The SDPAM urged the department concerned to sanction the funds to the selected beneficiaries of every district at the earliest.
It also warned of resorting to democratic form of agitation in case their demand is not met at the earliest.