Govt releases Rs 5.88 crore for IDPs
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, November 08 2026: In view of the Diwali and Ningol Chakkouba festivals, the Government of Manipur has released a sum of Rs 5,88,63,000 from the State Emergency Fund to 58,863 eligible Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) .

The special assistance of Rs 1,000 each to 58,863 IDPs have been disbursed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) today.

The funds have been transferred via RGTS to the designated accounts of Deputy Commissioners across 10 districts namely; Imphal West, Churachandpur, Imphal East, Thoubal, Ukhrul, Kakching, Kangpokpi, Tengnoupal, Jiribam, and Bishnupur.

Govt releases Rs 5.88 crore for IDPs

The Deputy Commissioners have been directed to ensure the timely disbursement of the funds to eligible beneficiaries after due verification.

Expressing their gratitude, the IDP community has conveyed their appreciation to the Government led by Yumnam Khemchand Singh for disbursing the financial assistance, according to a press release issued by the Chief Minister's Secretariat.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Khemchand Singh has extended his warm greetings and best wishes to the people of Manipur on the occasion of Diwali.

He expressed that the festival may bring happiness, good health, and renewed hope to every household and that the light of Diwali illuminates lives with peace and positivity.

He called upon the people to reaffirm their commit- ment to peace, progress, and prosperity in Manipur.

After violence erupted on May 3, 2023 a large number of people were rendered homeless and driven out of their homes.

The displaced were then settled in relief centres set up across the length and breadth of the State.

There are about 58,863 internally displaced persons (IDPs) currently recognized and receiving relief assistance.

Government data shows 58,863 eligible IDPs living across relief camps in 10 districts including Imphal West, Imphal East, Churachandpur, Kangpokpi, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Ukhrul, Kakching, Teng-noupal, and Jiribam.

While thousands have been resettled or are part of ongoing phased housing construction projects (such as under PMAY-G and central sanctions for thousands of houses), over 58,000 individuals remain reliant on State support and relief camps.

A number of IDPs have also passed away, with some having killed themselves by suicide.

The Government had earlier set up pre-fabricated houses for some IDPs .