Government Allocates Funds for Relief and Rehabilitation in Manipur
Financial Support for Displaced Individuals
A file image of IDPs in a relief camp in Kaching. (Photo)
Imphal, April 27: The Ministry of Home Affairs has sanctioned ₹424.36 crore to support the relief camps established by the Manipur government for individuals impacted by ethnic violence in the region, as reported by officials.
The State Home Department also revealed that ₹523 crore has been allocated for the rehabilitation of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) affected by the unrest.
This information was disclosed following an RTI inquiry by senior Congress leader Hareshwar Goshwami.
According to the Home Department, approximately 58,881 individuals have been displaced from their homes due to the ethnic conflict that began on May 3, 2023, and continued until March 30, 2026.
As of March 10, 2026, there were 174 operational relief camps. Additionally, the Manipur Police Housing Corporation Ltd has constructed 3,000 pre-fabricated houses to offer temporary shelter to those displaced.
In terms of casualties, the department reported 217 deaths linked to the violence, based on compensation payments made to the victims' families.
The violence has led to significant damage to both private and public properties, with 7,894 permanent homes completely destroyed and 2,646 partially damaged since the onset of the conflict.
The ethnic strife erupted between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities on May 3, 2023, following a 'Tribal Solidarity March' organized in the hill districts to protest the Meitei community's request for Scheduled Tribe status.
The Meitei community makes up about 53% of Manipur's population, primarily residing in the Imphal Valley, while tribal groups, including Nagas and Kukis, account for around 40% and predominantly live in the eleven hill districts.
In response to the crisis, the State government initially established over 300 relief camps throughout the Imphal Valley and hill areas, providing shelter to nearly 60,000 displaced individuals. As conditions have improved, many have begun returning to their homes.
Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh emphasized that the government is prioritizing the swift rehabilitation and resettlement of IDPs.
He acknowledged the Centre's significant assistance in constructing permanent housing, compensating for personal losses, and repairing partially damaged homes.
Moreover, an allocation of ₹734 crore has been included in the 2026-27 Budget to expedite rehabilitation and resettlement initiatives for those affected by the violence.