Manipur Cabinet Approves Recruitment for Rural Livelihood Mission and New Taxi Regulations
Manipurs Cabinet has approved recruitment for 764 positions in the Rural Livelihoods Mission and new regulations for app-based taxi services.
Imphal, November 13 (Daily Kiran) : The Manipur government held a significant Cabinet meeting on November 13, approving major initiatives for the Rural Livelihoods Mission and regulations for app-based taxi services.
The Cabinet authorized the recruitment of 764 staff for the Manipur State Rural Livelihoods Mission (MSRLM), which includes 637 contract positions and 127 casual roles. This decision also accounts for 56 vacancies from the 708 posts approved in 2021. The selection of contract workers will be conducted by the National Mission Management Unit under the Ministry of Rural Development, while casual employees will be appointed by the local district commissioners.
Officials stated that this recruitment aims to address staff shortages in districts and strengthen programs that connect rural women with self-help groups, empowering them to become “Lakhpati Didis.” The initiative will be implemented across all 70 development blocks in the state.
Examinations for recruitment will be held at accessible locations to facilitate candidates. The annual salary expenditure for this initiative is estimated at ₹25.74 crores, with the central government covering 90% and the state government 10%.
In addition, the Cabinet approved the Manipur Motor Vehicle Aggregator Rules 2026, aimed at regulating app-based taxi services like Uber, Ola, and Rapido. Currently, many taxi services operate without departmental authorization. The new regulations will require aggregator companies to obtain licenses, verify drivers, ensure vehicle fitness, and guarantee passenger safety.
Under these rules, fares will be made transparent and regulated, providing relief from arbitrary charges for passengers. Additionally, drivers associated with aggregator platforms will receive health insurance of ₹1 lakh and term insurance of ₹3 lakhs.
The state government has set the licensing fees and security deposits lower than central guidelines to encourage more aggregator companies to establish services in Manipur. This move is expected to expand options for passengers while generating additional revenue for the state.
