Month: August 2021

Imphal, August 17 2021: Department of Tribal Affairs and Hills, Manipur has invited online applications for availing Pre-Matric (class IX and X) and Post-Matric Scholarship from eligible ST students of Manipur whose parents/guardians’ annual income does not exceed Rs 2,00,000 and Rs 2,50,000 respectively.

The students shall have to be pursuing studies in government/government recognised schools/institutions/universities in India for the academic session 2021-22 to be eligible for.the scholarship, informed Tribal Affairs and Hills director C Arthur Worchuiyo.

The director said that the government of Manipur has started implementing the schemes under National Scholarship Portal (NSP 2.0) on Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode through Public Fund Management System (PFMS) with effect from 2019-20 and as such the intending applicants for the year 2021-22 should apply in online mode only through National Scholarship Portal (NSP 2.0) on the website www.scholarships.gov.in.

The online application for the academic session of 2021-22 will be activated from August 18, 2021.For both Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarships, the closing date of the scheme will October 31 and last date for Institution verification on November 15.Last date for District Level verification for Pre-Matric Scholarship will be November 30 and the State Level verification for both Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarships will be December 15, the director said in a notification.

Ccpur, Aug 15 (DIO): Even as the livelihood of many families has been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Government has not abandoned its people during this difficult times. This was stated by Smt. Mannuamching, Deputy Commissioner, Pherzawl in her speech during the 75th Independence Day celebration at Pherzawl District headquarters today.

The DC thanked medical staff and all concerned VAs and task forces within the district for their efforts to contain spread of Covid-19 within their respective village.

She said that free rice is given to all ration card holders at the rate of Rs. 5 per kg which is to continue till November this year. MGNREGA has been continued and many farmers have benefited the PM-KISAN scheme.

Assistance for treatment has been provided through CMHT and PMJAY card, she said. PSA plant at Parbung CHC is to be installed soon.

Reiterating that free Covid-19 vaccination is provided to all eligible citizens by the Government, Mannuamching urged all to come forward and take the vaccine on their turn without any apprehension or hesitancy. She added that vaccination is the only means to get the people protected from the Covid-19 virus.

“Let’s protect our forests and maintain cleanliness and hygienic environment in our villages, and protect Govt buildings and other public properties” she urged the people. She then urged the people to keep peace of the Nation by living in harmony with neighbours and strive to be self-reliant.

She also highlighted various developmental works taken up in the district such as — blacktopping of NH-102, NH-150 Tipaimukh road, rural roads development under PMGSY, NABARD’s project of Sipuikon-Tipaimukh road, improvement of Zolienso bailey bridge and important buildings at District headquarters.

90 officials and staff of Pherzawl District administration were presented Appreciation Certificate in recognition of their extraordinary services and exemplary dedication to their respective duty on the occasion.

Officials and staff of various departments took part in the programme.

Five new cases of Covid-19 infections were detected in Pherzawl District’s Hmarkhawpui (Sipuikawn) village on August 3, 2021. The Deputy Commissioner has declared the village as a containment zone after information was received from the Chief Medical Officer. Here’s the notification.