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Manipur CM Launches Financial Aid Scheme for Women Street Vendors
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🗓 26 Sep 2026, 03:33 AM
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Chief Minister N. Biren Singh announced a new scheme providing financial assistance to women street vendors in Manipur, aiming to boost their livelihoods.
Manipur's Chief Minister N. Biren Singh unveiled a government scheme that will extend financial assistance to women who operate street vending businesses across the state. The announcement was made during a press briefing, where the CM highlighted the need to support informal sector workers, especially women, who form a vital part of the local economy.
The scheme is intended to provide eligible vendors with monetary support that can be used to upgrade equipment, expand inventory, or meet working capital requirements. While specific eligibility criteria were not disclosed, officials indicated that applications would be processed through existing women‑empowerment channels.
State authorities said the initiative aims to enhance the economic resilience of women street vendors, improve their income stability, and encourage formalisation of their enterprises over time. The programme will be rolled out in the coming weeks, with further details to be released by the Manipur Women Development Department.
The move reflects a broader push by state governments to address gender disparities in the informal sector and to create targeted welfare measures for small‑scale entrepreneurs.
The scheme is intended to provide eligible vendors with monetary support that can be used to upgrade equipment, expand inventory, or meet working capital requirements. While specific eligibility criteria were not disclosed, officials indicated that applications would be processed through existing women‑empowerment channels.
State authorities said the initiative aims to enhance the economic resilience of women street vendors, improve their income stability, and encourage formalisation of their enterprises over time. The programme will be rolled out in the coming weeks, with further details to be released by the Manipur Women Development Department.
The move reflects a broader push by state governments to address gender disparities in the informal sector and to create targeted welfare measures for small‑scale entrepreneurs.