Manipur: The Manipur government has reaffirmed its commitment to the safe and dignified resettlement of Internally Displaced Persons, saying sustained efforts are underway to help families return home after months of displacement caused by law and order disturbances in parts of the state.

Officials said a noticeable decline in violence since November 2024 has created conditions for a phased resettlement process, being carried out in coordination with security agencies and the displaced families themselves.

With support from the Ministry of Home Affairs, the state government continues to provide essential services in relief camps, including food rations and drinking water. From November 1, 2025, assistance to IDPs living in camps has shifted to Direct Benefit Transfer, giving beneficiaries greater flexibility in meeting daily needs. Support is also being extended through healthcare services, education facilities, employment under rural job guarantee schemes, and Self Help Group initiatives.

Resettlement is being carried out under a Rs 523 crore Rehabilitation and Resettlement Package announced in the Manipur Budget 2025–26 by the Government of India. The plan is structured in three phases. The first phase focuses on families whose houses suffered partial damage.

The second phase covers families allotted houses under the PMAY-G special package within their home districts. The third phase involves inter-district relocation between valley and hill areas for families who cannot return to their original locations.

Funds have already been released to district administrations and directly to beneficiaries to ensure reconstruction work begins without delay. The state government has released Rs 35.46 crore for construction of new houses and an additional Rs 9.26 crore for repairing partially damaged homes, paving the way for early resettlement.

To oversee implementation, a state-level committee chaired by the Chief Secretary, with the Director General of Police and senior officials from the Home and Rural Development departments, has been constituted.

Similar committees operate at the district level under the leadership of Deputy Commissioners. According to official figures, around 10,000 IDPs from over 2,200 households have already been resettled, while nearly 4,000 houses are at different stages of construction.

The government said regular meetings are being held with IDP representatives at both state and district levels to address concerns related to resettlement and rehabilitation.

Alongside financial assistance, security and confidence-building measures are being strengthened. Security posts are being set up in villages by the state police, central armed police forces, and Assam Rifles and Army units to ensure the safe return of families. Officials stressed that resettlement will not be rushed without adequate security and effective people-to-people communication, which is seen as essential for rebuilding trust.

Reiterating its position, the Manipur government said rehabilitation is a phased and security-sensitive process that must balance humanitarian urgency with long-term peace and stability. Working closely with the Government of India, the state has pledged to ensure that every displaced family is able to return home safely and rebuild their lives with dignity.

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