Govt apprehensive of IDPs facing fresh trauma
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, November 09 2026: The Government has a nagging fear that IDPs may face renewed trauma in case fresh violence breaks out after resettlement.

Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam said this while asserting that resettlement of IDPs is not a big issue, but the Government has a nagging fear that IDPs may face renewed trauma and threats to life in case fresh violence breaks out after resettlement, he said.

The Home Minister was speaking at the closing function of the Manipur Interna- tional Textiles Expo (MANITEX), 2026 held at Urban Haat, Nilakuthi since November 5 under the aegis of the Directorate of Hand-loom and Textiles and Department of Textiles, Commerce and Industries.

Govindas said that the Government has been working hard to resettle the IDPs as early as possible and ensure their security.

Saying that the Government will support the IDPs in every possible way, the Home Minister claimed that the Government has started releasing all the funds entitled to IDPs in view of the Ningol Chakkouba festival.

As the violence has subsided to some extent, the Government has been working hard to resettle the IDPs at their homes, he said before appealing to IDPs to bear with the pain for sometime.

Saying that the handloom and handicraft sector has been contributing significantly to the State's economy, Govindas claimed that the Government has been paying special attention to promote the same sector.

Manipur Handloom & Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited Chairman MLA Kh Ibomcha congratulated all stakeholders for successfully organising MANITEX 2026 despite multiple challenges.

He said that the Government has been working to set up a separate department for handloom and handicrafts.

The Minister also appealed to all people to use local handloom and handicraft products so as to promote local weavers and artisans.

The expo recorded around 30,000 visitors. Textiles and garments worth around Rs one crore were sold during the expo.

Moreover, MoUs were signed with several international firms and three Indian firms.

Notably, IDPs also took part in the expo and they opened 11 stalls.

It is said that the Manipur Handloom & Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited would buy all the articles which IDPs could not sell at the expo.

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