New Delhi:    Union Minister of Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi announced in the Lok Sabha on Friday that the central government has allocated ₹400.42 crore to support displaced persons in Manipur’s relief camps. This funding aims to assist women and children affected by the state’s severe ethnic conflicts.

Devi responded to a question from Congress MP Bimol Akoijam regarding the assistance provided to refugees. She outlined several initiatives being implemented in the camps, noting that 6,164 children aged six months to six years, 2,638 adolescent girls, 232 pregnant women, and 753 lactating mothers are connected to 271 nearby Anganwadi centres.

The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana has provided financial aid to 103 women expecting their first child and to 53 women expecting a second-born girl. Additionally, Mission Shakti and Mission Vatsalya are active in offering psychosocial support, medical services, and educational materials.

The minister also highlighted that women in the camps receive essential food and hygiene products weekly, and special homes have been set up for their care and empowerment. The Nirbhaya Fund is used to support women facing sexual violence.

Overall, the assistance package aims to address the critical needs of displaced populations in Manipur, offering comprehensive support during the ongoing crisis.