DC Bishnupur distributes cheques worth Rs 19.5 lakh to SHGs
Source: The Sangai Express / DIO

Bishnupur, August 11 2025: Deputy Commissioner Bishnupur also District Mission Director, Manipur State Rural Livelihoods Mission (MSRLM), Pooja Elangbam, today distributed cheques to 13 Self Help Groups (SHGs) of the Lamjing Meira Village Level Federation (VLF), Kha Potshangbam, Bishnupur district.

The Community Investment Fund amounting to Rs 19.5 lakh was handed over in the presence of District Mission Manager, MSRLM Bishnupur, Angom Amarjit, and other concerned officials of MSRLM.

While distributing the cheques, DC Pooja Elangbam emphasised the importance of financial independence, stating that a financially independent woman plays a key role in shaping the future of her family and society.

She also remarked that the empowerment of women through MSRLM is visible at the grassroot level and described it as a significant step towards building a better society.

Encouraging the women present to continue working diligently, she urged them to utilise the fund for generating more income.

Pooja Elangbam applauded the efforts of the SHGs who recently organised the first Rural Roots Market at Leimapokpam, Nambol, noting that such initiatives make local products directly available to consumers, bridging the gap between producers and buyers, allowing purchases at reasonable rates.

The DC also assured all possible support from the District Administration for the growth and development of SHGs in the district and commended the sincere work of MSRLM Bishnupur in strengthening the rural economy through women's participation.

Members of the SHGs expressed their gratitude to the DC and the District Mission Manager for their continued guidance and support.

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