Manipur: Cabinet approves recruitment of 764 employees

Imphal, Nov 13 (UNI) The Manipur Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, today approved recruitment of 764 staff for the State Rural Livelihoods Mission: 637 contractual and 127 casual posts, covering 708 posts cleared in 2021 plus 56 vacancies. The National Mission Management Unit of the Ministry of Rural Development will select the contractual staff, while Deputy Commissioners will engage casual staff locally, easing shortages in districts. This strengthens programmes helping rural women form Self Help Groups and become "Lakhpati Didis" across all 70 blocks. Examinations will be held at accessible locations. The annual salary cost of Rs…