Key facts
- Approximately 11,000 families displaced by violence in Manipur have been resettled.
- The resettlement efforts are supported by the Central Government.
- Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh shared this update at a NITI Aayog meeting.
- The state reports improved law and order and ongoing efforts to resettle remaining displaced persons.
- Border management and anti-trafficking measures are being strengthened.
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh announced that approximately 11,000 families affected by recent violence have been resettled with support from the Central Government. Singh shared this update during the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog in New Delhi.
Singh expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, crediting their leadership and actions for an improved law and order situation in the state. He detailed that phased resettlement is underway for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) under a dedicated package, with efforts focused on resettling the remaining families as soon as possible.
The Chief Minister also highlighted the government's work in restoring peace and rebuilding trust among different communities, mentioning personal visits to relief camps and interactions with displaced individuals. He pointed to Jiribam as a successful example of inter-community cooperation and the return of displaced residents to their homes.
Further requests were made for additional housing support under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) and for enhanced border management, surveillance, and joint operations against drug and human trafficking along the Indo-Myanmar border. Significant progress has been made on border fencing, with 50 kilometers completed and work started on another 80 kilometers.
Singh also noted visible signs of recovery, including the reopening of offices and schools, revival of businesses, and a return of hope among citizens. He sought accelerated support for connectivity projects under the Act East Policy to bolster border trade infrastructure.