Existing schemes not enough for displaced women, children in Manipur: Panel
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Summary
A parliamentary panel says existing welfare schemes are insufficient for displaced women and children in Manipur, urging targeted support and additional funds.
Key Facts
TypeScheme
SourceHindustan Times - India
PublishedWednesday, 17 June 2026
Affected Population~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Rs 11.11 lakh crore capital expenditure (2025-26)
Key Authorities
Ministry of Social Justice & EmpowermentNITI AayogMinistry of Road TransportMinistry of RailwaysNHAI
Key Stakeholders
BPL FamiliesSenior CitizensPersons with DisabilitiesCommutersTrucking IndustryRailways Employees
According to the police, several customers who had eaten food items at a local establishment on June 17 experienced stomachache and diarrhoea the following day and had to be rushed to hospitals