Kendriya Police Kalyan Bhandars

• 17 Sep 2024

Union Home Minister announced the opening of 16 new Kendriya Police Kalyan Bhandars in Manipur to provide essential commodities at affordable prices, starting 17th September 2024.

Key Points

• Expansion of Stores: The Ministry of Home Affairs will open 16 new Kendriya Police Kalyan Bhandars, with eight stores in the valley and eight in the hill areas of Manipur.
• Existing Stores: These new stores will be added to the existing 21 Kendriya Police Kalyan Bhandars already operating in the state.
• Aim of the Initiative: The initiative, launched in line with Prime Minister Modi’s commitment, is aimed at ensuring that people of Manipur have access to essential commodities at reasonable prices.
• Access for Common People: The new stores will be open to the general public from September 17, providing wider access to essential goods across both the valley and hill districts of Manipur.
• Context of Ethnic Violence: The opening of these stores comes in the backdrop of ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur, which has seen over 220 deaths since May 2023 due to clashes between the Kuki and Meitei communities.
• Commitment to Relief Efforts: The initiative is part of the government's broader effort to support the people of Manipur amid the ongoing unrest, ensuring the availability of basic necessities.