Rural Manipur has experienced the highest retail inflation in India, surging up to 10 per cent in July 2024. It has increased drastically from April's 5.72 per cent and 12.32 per cent in May. It portrayed the economic impact of the protests, law and order situation and pandemic, adding up to these struggles. Of the total population of Manipur, about 71% live in rural areas. So, the hit of price rise was especially acute for its residents, who bear an increased cost of essential goods, particularly food items.