Imphal, Dec 31: The Manipur government has launched a ₹523 crore resettlement and rehabilitation drive to ensure the safe, phased, and dignified return of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) affected by conflict and law-and-order disturbances in the state, officials said on Tuesday.
Reaffirming its commitment to the rehabilitation of displaced families, the government said a gradual decline in violence since November 2024 has enabled it to initiate a structured resettlement programme in close coordination with security agencies.
With support from the Ministry of Home Affairs, the state government has been providing essential relief to IDPs, including food, drinking water, healthcare, education, and employment opportunities.
From November 1, 2025, IDPs residing in relief camps have also begun receiving assistance through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, aimed at ensuring flexibility and dignity in accessing benefits.
The resettlement strategy, backed by a ₹523 crore allocation under the Resettlement and Rehabilitation Programme in the Manipur Budget for 2025–26, has been divided into three phases.
These include the resettlement of families with partially damaged houses, beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana–Gramin (PMAY-G), and families requiring inter-district relocation between Valley and Hill districts.
Officials said funds have already been released to Deputy Commissioners, with ₹35.46 crore earmarked for new house construction and ₹9.26 crore for the repair of partially damaged homes.
A State-Level Committee chaired by the Chief Secretary, along with district-level committees, is monitoring progress and addressing resettlement-related challenges.
So far, around 10,000 IDPs from more than 2,200 households have been resettled, while construction of nearly 4,000 additional houses is underway, officials said.
To ensure the safety of returning families, the government has strengthened security arrangements by deploying the State Police, Central Armed Police Forces, and the Assam Rifles and Army. Authorities stressed that the resettlement process is being carefully phased to balance humanitarian needs with long-term peace and stability.
Chief Secretary Dr Puneet Kumar Goel said the government remains committed to ensuring that every displaced family can return home safely and with dignity, underscoring Manipur’s resolve to pursue a humane and sustainable resettlement process.
