83 inmates provided job cards
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, September 26 2023:
Along with handing over job cards, 83 inmates of the relief camp opened at Lamboikhongngangkhong has provided work for 12 days under MGNREGS.
On Monday, the inmates who received job cards completed their 12 days' work at Heinoubok.
During their work, people of the area provided them with foods and other daily needs.
Speaking to reporters, Langjing GP GRS RK Puneshwari said that acting on advice of government officials, the job cards were provided to the inmates so that they could receive benefits under the scheme.
Bank accounts of those who do not have one were also opened.
One job card holder staying in the relief camp expressed gratitude to the Langjing GP Pradhan, members and officials for providing them job cards at this time of juncture.
The inmate also expressed hope that the government would provide job cards to inmates of other relief camps.