Bishnupur: The first meeting of the Cabinet Sub-Committee for the rehabilitation and resettlement of internally displaced persons (IDPs) resulting from the ongoing crisis in Manipur was held on Thursday at the Conference Hall of the DC Office in Bishnupur district.
Chaired by Minister of Works and YAS, Konthoujam Govindas, the meeting focused on addressing the grievances of IDPs staying in relief camps, assessing their needs, and planning measures for their resettlement and rehabilitation. The committee also discussed the identification of land for the temporary relocation of IDPs.
The meeting was attended by sub-committee members, including Minister of A.H. & Vety. and Transport, Khashim Vashum, and member secretary Gyanprakash Huirem, Commissioner-cum-Secretary (Home). Also present were MLA Moirang AC Thongam Shanti, MLA Thanga AC Tongbram Robindro, MLA Oinam AC Irengbam Nalini Devi, DC Lourembam Bikram, SP Ksh. Ravikumar, ADC H. Bobby Sharma, officials from the District Administration, relief camp committee members, and camp inmates.
DC Bishnupur, Lourembam Bikram, briefed the committee on the efforts taken by the District Administration for the welfare of the IDPs. He reported that 8848 IDPs are currently staying in 46 relief camps, with an additional 1115 IDPs staying outside these camps.
To date, 384 temporary houses, including pre-fabricated ones, have been constructed, and 338 families have moved into these homes. Moreover, 818 families have returned to their original residences.
The DC highlighted the livelihood facilities provided to IDPs, including the CMESS scheme, MGNREGS special job cards, and skill development training programs. Sewing machines and looms were also distributed. He mentioned that the identification of land for constructing houses for displaced families unable to return to their original residences is ongoing.
Minister Konthoujam Govindas Singh emphasised the government’s commitment to addressing the grievances of IDPs and restoring normalcy in the state. He instructed the concerned SDOs/SDCs to identify areas where IDPs can return once their properties are repaired. He assured that the construction of temporary houses would be expedited and that food supplements would be re-distributed to inmates promptly.
The minister also guaranteed assistance to IDP students regarding their admission to schools and colleges, noting that the government might increase the intake capacity of educational institutions if needed. He highlighted the benefits schools and colleges have gained from the School Fagathansi and College Fagathansi missions launched by Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh.
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During the meeting, the cabinet sub-committee members interacted with relief camp inmates, who shared their grievances and needs.
The ministerial team later visited several relief camps, including Moirang College, Santhong Community Hall, Moirangkhunou Mayai Leikai Mandop, and Kumbi Leirak Achouba Community Hall, Laishang Leikai Lampak.
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