NSFDC – Playing Important Role in Economic Dev of Target Group

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is implementing a number of schemes for development of Scheduled Castes and National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC) is playing an important role in economic development of the target group. The Corporation is active at National level and provides financial assistance ranging from 30,000/- to 30 […]

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is implementing a number of schemes for development of Scheduled Castes and National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC) is playing an important role in economic development of the target group. The Corporation is active at National level and provides financial assistance ranging from 30,000/- to 30 lacs to entrepreneurs belonging to scheduled castes for setting up their own business ventures. NSFDC also provides 100% grant for skill development training programmes and also provide education loans to students for pursuing higher studies. The Corporation has assisted more than 8.50 lakh beneficiaries by providing loan of more than 2500 crore in last twenty four years.
In the rapidly changing scenario in the World, empowerment of masses does not end with providing financial assistance for starting any business activity, but also involves inclusion of weaker sections in all spheres of development. Good education is one of the foremost requirements for getting employment or starting a self-employment venture. The youth of today needs financial assistance to follow their dreams of getting quality education and livelihood earning skills. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment assists the target-group by giving post-matric scholarships and national overseas scholarship for pursuing higher studies. As the present day education has become an expensive affair particularly if one is to study away from his/her home by staying in hostels, there is a need to fill the gaps in scholarship amount and the actual expenditure. NSFDC is playing a major role in meeting this requirement. Its Educational Loan Scheme has been drafted in such a manner so as to cover all items of expenditures and provide wide coverage of courses. Getting education from foreign universities by the students is also possible through NSFDC’s Educational Loan Scheme.
Further, it is very essential for young persons to be well trained in their chosen area of occupation. Self-employment or wage employment requires exhaustive skill development training. The Government has established number of institutions in the country for imparting these trainings. In this endeavour, NSFDC has entered into partnership with many of such training institutions and are imparting short-term skill training programmes for the educated unemployed youth belonging to scheduled castes. All the expenses of such courses are being met by NSFDC. NSFDC also provides stipend of Rs.1,500/- per month to these trainees for meeting miscellaneous expenses.
In the present business environment – schemes of providing finances for self-employment venture – care should be taken that forward and backward linkages to the business
activity undertaken with financial assistance from NSFDC are available so that beneficiary can increase their business in future by these linkages. The investment in the business should be sufficient to generate enough income, so as to make beneficiaries financially independent. The fund requirement should be met completely, so that beneficiaries need not look for supplementing their requirement from other sources. State Channelizing Agencies should also provide guidance to beneficiaries for running their business successfully and adopt an attitude of holding the hand of the beneficiary for a longer time. Efforts should also be made to bridge the gap between the rural, urban and semi-urban youth belonging to scheduled castes, in all fields.
The need of the hour is for better methods and approaches to ensure the effectiveness of various programmes and schemes for the economic development of masses belonging to scheduled castes.
(PIB Feature).
Inputs from the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

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AR organises interaction

27 AR of Headquarters 28 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) organised an interactive session with the Youth Club at Thungcheng Village Sugnu on 07 July 2013. The gathering comprised of Officers from 27 AR, Youth Club and other women dignitaries of the area. The Officers enquired about their well being […]

27 AR of Headquarters 28 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) organised an interactive session with the Youth Club at Thungcheng Village Sugnu on 07 July 2013. The gathering comprised of Officers from 27 AR, Youth Club and other women dignitaries of the area. The Officers enquired about their well being and also about the prevailing state of affairs in the region. A total of 50 Youth Club members were present during the interaction. Officers of 27 AR exhorted the Youth Club to come ahead and take proactive steps for the development of the state and to ensure peace and prosperity in the region. They also stated that the Manipuri society has always acknowledged the sacrifice and contribution of youth in various spheres of life and that 27 AR shall always stand committed for the same.

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E commerce website launched

www.epotpham.com, an e-commerce website was launched today at Manipur Press Club by The All Manipur Working Journalist Union’s General Secretary GA. Naocha Sharma in a function. ePotpham, an online shopping portal aims to provide indigenous Manipuri items easily available especially to the people residing outside the state and within Manipur. This site will be a […]

www.epotpham.com, an e-commerce website was launched today at Manipur Press Club by The All Manipur Working Journalist Union’s General Secretary GA. Naocha Sharma in a function.
ePotpham, an online shopping portal aims to provide indigenous Manipuri items easily available especially to the people residing outside the state and within Manipur. This site will be a platform for the Entrepreneurs of the state to promote and market their products to other part of the world.
The products can be purchased from the site through Netbanking and other payment gateways. Delivery will be done via various Courier services like DTDC, First Flight, Blue Dart (for special products) and EMS Speed Post.

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Women attack rapist

IMPHAL, July 8 NNN : Police today faced a tough situation when a large number of womenfolk stormed the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Imphal West where a raped accused was presented. I Bobo aged 39, an accused in a 12-year-old girl rape case, was attacked by the agitating women, who were present inside the […]

Women folks attempting to attack the rape accused
IMPHAL, July 8 NNN : Police today faced a tough situation when a large number of womenfolk stormed the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Imphal West where a raped accused was presented.
I Bobo aged 39, an accused in a 12-year-old girl rape case, was attacked by the agitating women, who were present inside the court complex, with sandals and ladies shoes.
The police escorting the accused however carried him away and led inside the police van safely. Shoes and sandals were thrown toward the rape accused by the women protesters when he walked out of the court room.
Additional police personnel were called in to control the angry crowd inside the court complex. However, no one was injured in the aggressive standoff.
The court remanded the accused to further 15 days judicial custody.
Bobo allegedly raped his own niece at Tharoijam Maning Leikai under Patsoi Police Station in Imphal West on July 1.

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Insurgency hampering development : CM

IMPHAL, July 8 MNS/NNN : The CM of Manipur O. Ibobi said, Manipur sericulture project’s phase two will be taken up under the financial assistance of ministry of textiles. He was speaking as chief guest at the cheques laptops distribution function under HEDA, cluster and CDP at MFDC auditorium hall, palace gate Imphal today. To […]

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IMPHAL, July 8 MNS/NNN : The CM of Manipur O. Ibobi said, Manipur sericulture project’s phase two will be taken up under the financial assistance of ministry of textiles.
He was speaking as chief guest at the cheques laptops distribution function under HEDA, cluster and CDP at MFDC auditorium hall, palace gate Imphal today.
To improve the economy of Manipur handloom products should be exported to outside and for this quality should be maintained.
He was of the view that with the help of power looms, our products have to be increased. Without peace, there will be no development. To bring peace and prosperity, he sought the help of the people, he said and added that the govt. is ready to hold talks with UGs.
Gobindas Konthoujam commerce and industries minister in his presidential address said the govt. has the policy to distribute solar home lighting system so that weavers can produce hand loom products. He appealed them to maintain work culture.
The principal secy, commerce and industries O. Nabakishore and director sericulture and commerce and industries also attended the function.
“Although Japan tries to invest huge money for various projects in Manipur, the insurgency problem has hampered this development”, said Manipur Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh on Monday.
He said as per 2009-10 census there are only 2.18 people producing handloom and handicraft items in the country with Manipur enjoying the third place amongst the largest producers of handloom articles.
The Chief Minister distributed cheques amounting to Rs 3 lakh-5 lakh to 22 handloom entrepreneurs under Handloom Export by Development Approach (HEDA) Projects, 2013.
A total of 17 laptops including printers and generators were also given to 17 handloom clusters under the Computer Added Textiles Design (CATD).
For Sericulture Department, 40 percent balance check amount each deducting from the total amount Rs 70.08 lakh was also distributed to 455 beneficiaries under Catalytics Development Programme (CDP) in respect of Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Senapati, Chandel, Tamenglong districts and Kangpokpi.
Ibobi said, “We need power looms to save time. Our state enjoys the third place amongst largest producers of handloom items in the country and we are really proud of it.”
However, he said Japan wants to invest huge money in the state for various projects, but it has been hampered by insurgency problem.

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Kuki bandh affects life

IMPHAL, July 8 MNS/NNN: The two-day bandh called by Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC) in all kuki dominated areas of Manipur began today at 5 am affecting all the normal daily activities. Due to the strike launched by Kuki state demand committee (KSDC) shops at Moreh town were closed down . The KSDC claims that […]

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IMPHAL, July 8 MNS/NNN: The two-day bandh called by Kuki State Demand Committee (KSDC) in all kuki dominated areas of Manipur began today at 5 am affecting all the normal daily activities.
Due to the strike launched by Kuki state demand committee (KSDC) shops at Moreh town were closed down .
The KSDC claims that in Churachandpur seven vehicles including one Shaktiman truck, two Activa Honda bike, one Tata Magic van and three Auto-rickshaws were damaged by bandh supporters on the first day of the bandh today.
According to KSDC, along Imphal-Ukhrul road no vehicular movement was seen and so as along the Imphal-Moreh road. Along Imphal-Moreh road people came out today and blocked the road at several places and in border town Moreh all business establishment down their shutters, educational institutions were closed and halted all normal activities. In Leimatak(Loktak Hydro electricity project) all activities like schools, offices did not function, according to the KDSC. Along Imphal-Dimapur road at Sadar Hills sector no movement could be seen as such in Saikul sub-divisional headquarters, the KSDC said.
“The KSDC will not cow down under any circumstance till the political movement for the Kuki is achieved. KSDC upholds the steps taken by the people for unitedly supporting the bandh and appeals the people to contiue supporting us till the end to expose the lackaidaiscal attitude of the government towards the Kukis,” KSDC leader George Guite said.
The KSDC has been demanding from both the state and the Central Governments to start peace parleys with two umbrella Kuki armed groups—The Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and United People’s Front (UPF)—which are signatories to the Suspension of Operations (SoO) involving both the Central and state Governments.
Recalling its movement, the Kuki State Demand Committee(KSDC) said on Monday that it was revived on November 2, 2010 based on the political movement of the Kuki National Assembly(KNA) for creation of Kuki State in the present day Manipur(First memorandum was submitted in 1960 to the then Prime Minister of India Late PT Jawaharlal Nehru).Before the advent of the British colonialists in the soil of the Kukis,the Kukis governed themselves under chiefs in their territories without outside interfence in their affairs.Since the merged of the Kuki territories with Kangleipak (Manipur) without the consent of the Kukis which added their suffering increases day in and day out.
KSDC has been leading the mass movement for separate Kuki State within the Constitution of India as Kukis are denied of their rights for life, security and development and peaceful governance of their affairs in their ancestral land even after India got independence and the attainment of statehood by Manipur.
“Failure on the part of the Government to protect the life and property leading to Kuki genocide in the 1990s , planting of landmine by killing and maining innocent Kuki villagers raping of women in the 2000s,” the KSDC pointed out while citing it as one of the factors to start for the demand of a separate Kuki State.
Another factor has been the denial of Sadar Hills as full-fleged district as it is dominated by the Kukis is tantamount to denial of development of the Kukis.
“The Government failed to address the governance of the tribals under Sixth scheduled which is a constitutional rights; the disparity/negligence of development in Kuki areas; the policy of the Government of alienating and annexation of tribal land through state mechanism; interference of the Government and its machineries in the affaire – de of the Kukis; the Government denied the rights of the tribals in Government employment by alienating the reservation policy; rendering the Hill Area committee non-functional which is a breach of the privileges’ of the tribals; denial of proportionate representation in the state assembly between the tribals and non- tribals.etc etc., are also some other factors that have prompted us to start this movement,” the KSDC stated.
The Kukis in present day Manipur is left with pamper and has no future for political as well as administration, it lamented.
“The KSDC therefore had led the Kuki people for their political survival leading to mass rally since its inception in 2010 followed by general strikes, public blockade, economic blockade etc.as the Government had failed to address the vexed Kuki political issue,” KSDC leader George Guite added.
“In 2012, the patience of the Kuki people was beyond control that led to the boycotting of ASEAN-INDIA car rally. As a face saving measure, the government of India through the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had sent a letter aasuring the Kuki people that the political dialogue with Kuki underground groups would begin after the Winter session of the Parliament. Taking into confidence, the KSDC had decided to suspend the boycott but nothing concrete steps have been taken by the government of India and that had prompted the KSDC to blockade the BCIM car rally.The Government inspite of addressing the issue unleased their might by manhandling the peaceful demonstrators at various places in Imphal-Jiribam Road(NH-2) and imposition of curfew under Crpc 144 in Imphal-Moreh Road. It was ashame for the government as the car rally was welcomed with placards and black-flags at various places which exposed the hollowness of Indian democracy,” the KSDC recalled.
It then said, sensing the indifferent attitude of the Government towards the Kukis, the KSDC decided to resume the suspended public blockade and called general strike from 5 am of July 8 to 5 pm of July 9 in all the Kuki inhabited areas in Manipur and to be follwed by economic blockade for 48 hours.
The KSDC will continue the movement till the political solution for the Kukis inthe form of Kuki State is attained/achieved, the KDSC affirmed.

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Manipur HC sets free Rajanglung from AR custody – E-Pao.net

Manipur HC sets free Rajanglung from AR custodyE-Pao.netImphal, July 08 2013: The High Court of Manipur has set free Rajanglung Kamei from the custody of 10th Assam Rifles today after he was reportedly detained in the AR Camp for more than two weeks si…

Manipur HC sets free Rajanglung from AR custody
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Imphal, July 08 2013: The High Court of Manipur has set free Rajanglung Kamei from the custody of 10th Assam Rifles today after he was reportedly detained in the AR Camp for more than two weeks since June 22 . The order was passed by a Division Bench 

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After abolishing own dog squad,Manipur Police rely on Army – E-Pao.net

After abolishing own dog squad,Manipur Police rely on ArmyE-Pao.netImphal, July 08 2013: While Manipur Police is getting obsessed with acquiring sophisticated guns and vehicles under the multi-crore Police Modernization Plan, equipments necessary for i…

After abolishing own dog squad,Manipur Police rely on Army
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Imphal, July 08 2013: While Manipur Police is getting obsessed with acquiring sophisticated guns and vehicles under the multi-crore Police Modernization Plan, equipments necessary for investigation in crimes have not been maintained by the Police 

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After abolishing own dog squad,Manipur Police rely on Army – E-Pao.net

After abolishing own dog squad,Manipur Police rely on ArmyE-Pao.netImphal, July 08 2013: While Manipur Police is getting obsessed with acquiring sophisticated guns and vehicles under the multi-crore Police Modernization Plan, equipments necessary for i…

After abolishing own dog squad,Manipur Police rely on Army
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Imphal, July 08 2013: While Manipur Police is getting obsessed with acquiring sophisticated guns and vehicles under the multi-crore Police Modernization Plan, equipments necessary for investigation in crimes have not been maintained by the Police 

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Children homes to be provided with solar packs

The Children Homes in the State, which are recognized by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Manipur, will be provided with Solar Packs Source Hueiyen News Service

The Children Homes in the State, which are recognized by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Manipur, will be provided with Solar Packs Source Hueiyen News Service

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Manipur HC sets free Rajanglung from AR custody

The High Court of Manipur has set free Rajanglung Kamei from the custody of 10th Assam Rifles today after he was reportedly detained in the AR Camp for more than two weeks since June 22 Source Hueiyen News Service

The High Court of Manipur has set free Rajanglung Kamei from the custody of 10th Assam Rifles today after he was reportedly detained in the AR Camp for more than two weeks since June 22 Source Hueiyen News Service

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AMADA extends Ramazan greetings

All Manipur Anti Drug Association AMADA has greeted the people, especially Meetei Muslim Pangal on the eve of month long fasting of Ramazan, which shall begin from Tuesday Source Hueiyen News Service

All Manipur Anti Drug Association AMADA has greeted the people, especially Meetei Muslim Pangal on the eve of month long fasting of Ramazan, which shall begin from Tuesday Source Hueiyen News Service

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Lallumba vanishes with nearly Rs 2 crores

Kshetrimayum Hitendra alias Kritibas alias Lallumba 41 , the self styled President of the proscribed KCP Lallumba group has reportedly gone on hiding after withdrawing Rs 1, 92, 68, 800 meant for rehabilitation of 144 cadres of the outfit from the Un…

Kshetrimayum Hitendra alias Kritibas alias Lallumba 41 , the self styled President of the proscribed KCP Lallumba group has reportedly gone on hiding after withdrawing Rs 1, 92, 68, 800 meant for rehabilitation of 144 cadres of the outfit from the United Bank of India, North AOC Branch in connivance with the manager of the bank branch Source Hueiyen News Service

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‘Congress fails to fulfil its promises’

State President of Janta Dal United M Tombi has categorically stated that the Congress Party has failed to fulfil its promises made to the people Source Hueiyen News Service

State President of Janta Dal United M Tombi has categorically stated that the Congress Party has failed to fulfil its promises made to the people Source Hueiyen News Service

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After abolishing own dog squad,Manipur Police rely on Army

While Manipur Police is getting obsessed with acquiring sophisticated guns and vehicles under the multi crore Police Modernization Plan, equipments necessary for investigation in crimes have not been maintained by the Police Department Source Hueiye…

While Manipur Police is getting obsessed with acquiring sophisticated guns and vehicles under the multi crore Police Modernization Plan, equipments necessary for investigation in crimes have not been maintained by the Police Department Source Hueiyen News Service

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Erabot calls for collective effort to end drug menace

Senior Congress MLA Y Erabot has called for a collective effort from people to end the menace of drug abuse and illicit trafficking in the State Source Hueiyen News Service

Senior Congress MLA Y Erabot has called for a collective effort from people to end the menace of drug abuse and illicit trafficking in the State Source Hueiyen News Service

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Mishap claims one

One assistant driver of an oil tanker was killed while the driver is undergoing treatment at Naga Hospital, Kohima in critical condition after their oil tanker met with a mishap at Zakhama, Nagaland at around 10 Source The Sangai Express

One assistant driver of an oil tanker was killed while the driver is undergoing treatment at Naga Hospital, Kohima in critical condition after their oil tanker met with a mishap at Zakhama, Nagaland at around 10 Source The Sangai Express

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Chandel hit by KSDC bandh

Normal life remained affected in Kuki inhabited areas of Chandel District on the first day of two day long bandh being called by Kuki State Demand Committee KSDC Source Hueiyen News Service

Normal life remained affected in Kuki inhabited areas of Chandel District on the first day of two day long bandh being called by Kuki State Demand Committee KSDC Source Hueiyen News Service

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CCpur demands compensation

A ten year old boy, who suffered severe electrical shock injuries after he contacted a low lying HT wire at Chuarchandpur’s Muallum village on Sunday, is undergoing treatment at Rims hospital here Source The Sangai Express

A ten year old boy, who suffered severe electrical shock injuries after he contacted a low lying HT wire at Chuarchandpur’s Muallum village on Sunday, is undergoing treatment at Rims hospital here Source The Sangai Express

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MBBSBDS Exam Parents’ body cautions people

Manipur MBBS BDS 2013 Entrance Examination Parents Guardians Association has cautioned people against the sale of counselling forms by Directorate of Health Services, Manipur after it collected lakhs of rupees in the name of conducting MBBS BDS Entranc…

Manipur MBBS BDS 2013 Entrance Examination Parents Guardians Association has cautioned people against the sale of counselling forms by Directorate of Health Services, Manipur after it collected lakhs of rupees in the name of conducting MBBS BDS Entrance Examination Source Hueiyen News Service

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