IMPHAL, Dec 30: Manipur chief secretary Puneet Kumar Goel on Tuesday informed that as on date nearly 10,000 displaced persons from more than 2200 households have been resettled.
Goel also reaffirmed the state government’s steadfast commitment to safeguarding the welfare and dignity of displaced persons who have endured severe hardships due to the law-and-order situation affecting certain districts of the state.
In a statement, Goel said “since November 2024, a marked reduction in incidents of violence has provided the opportunity for the government, in collaboration with security agencies and the IDPs themselves, to pursue a phased resettlement process.”
He said with the support of Ministry of Home Affairs, the State Government continues to provide essential support within relief camps, and additional support extends to healthcare, education, and employment opportunities through rural employment guarantee schemes and other Self-Help Group (SHG) initiatives.
Goel said “the government has initiated measures for phased resettlement under the Resettlement and rehabilitation package totaling Rs 573 crore, announced in the Manipur Budget 2025—26 by the Government Of India.”
Goel also said that a State Level Committee, chaired by the Chief Secretary and including the DGP as well as senior officials from Home and Rural Development Departments, has been established “to monitor, coordinate and ensure the timely implementation of all activities related to the Rehabilitation and Resettlement Of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) within the State.”
Goel said “As on date, approximately 10,000 IOPs from more than 2200 households have been resettled and another 4000 houses are at various stages of construction for resettlement.”
Goel said the State Government along with the state police, Central Armed Police Forcest and Assam Rifles/Army, is actively establishing security posts in villages to guarantee the safe return of families.
“Ensuring the safety of returning families remains the highest priority, and the government will not compromise security for expediency. While adequate security measures are being undertaken by state govt. effective people to people communication should be
established as confidence building measure, and without that resettlement should not be rushed” Goel said.
The Government of Manipur is working closely with the Government of India and remains dedicated to enabling every displaced family to return home and be rehabilitated with safety and dignity, he added.
(By Our Correspondent)
