Imphal : Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Thursday chaired a high-level review meeting at the Secretariat to assess the progress and future roadmap of rehabilitation efforts for internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by the state’s ethnic violence.

The review followed a virtual interaction in which the Chief Minister heard grievances raised by Kuki-Zo MLAs regarding resettlement, pensions, education and healthcare in Churachandpur and Kangpokpi districts.

Later, at a programme in Imphal West for the distribution of benefits to IDPs through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), Singh announced the release of approximately Rs 33 crore to support displaced families.

In a post on X, the Chief Minister said he held detailed deliberations with senior officials on strengthening rehabilitation measures in key sectors, including education, healthcare and connectivity. He emphasised the need for sustainable solutions and long-term benefits for affected communities, reiterating the government’s commitment to a coordinated and people-centric approach to restore normalcy.

According to an official statement, the Chief Minister also interacted with IDPs both at the venue and via video conference, listening to concerns related to resettlement, pension access, schooling for displaced children and healthcare facilities.

Representatives from several relief camps joined the interaction virtually. IDPs from Nghamun Relief Camp in Kangpokpi were represented by Minister Nemcha Kipgen. Those from Torbung Prefabricated Camp in Churachandpur were represented by MLA Letzamang Haokip, while Sadhbhav Mandap camps at Khominthang and Tuibong were represented by MLAs L. M. Khaute and Paolienlal Haokip, respectively.

During the interaction, MLA L.M. Khaute raised concerns regarding job cards and pending financial entitlements. The Chief Minister responded that special job cards can be transferred between districts through an official process and advised that pending cases be submitted through the respective MLAs for resolution.

The meeting forms part of the state government’s ongoing efforts to accelerate rehabilitation and provide structured support to families displaced by the violence, with a focus on restoring livelihoods and essential services.