Home Secy reviews border fencing, relief Ops
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, June 03 2025: Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan held a comprehensive meeting with Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at the Raj Bhavan on June 2 and reviewed the operation of relief and rehabilitation of IDPs.

The review meeting chaired by the Governor was also participated by many senior State officials, representatives from different security agencies and relevant departments.

The meeting also deliberated on Indo-Myanmar border fencing and allied matters as well as the State's law and order situation.

Upon arrival in the State on June 2, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan travelled to Churachandpur district, where he visited two prominent relief camps -Dorcas Veng Relief Camp in Churachandpur sub-division and Sadhbhavna Mandap Relief Camp in Tuibong sub-division.

Home Secy reviews border fencing, relief Ops

During the visits, he interacted directly with IDPs, listened to their concerns, and distributed relief materials.

He also felicitated students from the camps who had successfully passed their Class 10 and Class 12 examinations, encouraging them to continue their education with determination.

Later in the day, the Union Home Secretary visited the relief camp at Mekola Gulap Higher Secondary School in Imphal West district, which houses IDPs primarily from Churachandpur.

The IDPs expressed concerns regarding their return to native places with adequate security, or alternatively, the provision of pre-fabricated houses on Government Khas land.

They also raised the issue of uncovered medical expenses beyond the scope of the CMHT Scheme.

Govind Mohan gave a patient hearing and advised the IDPs to submit their specific requirements to the Deputy Commissioner concerned for prompt and necessary action.

He also distributed toys for children staying in the relief camp.

The Union Home Secretary visited Ngahmun Relief camp in Kangpokpi district today.

During his visit, he distributed recognition certificates and school bags to students who recently passed Class 10 and 12, handed out CMHT and Ayushman Bharat Health Cards to newly enrolled IDPs and distributed stationery items to school-going children in the camp.

The IDPs in Kangpokpi district highlighted the need for better healthcare facilities and examination centres within the district.

Govind Mohan assured that resettlement plans are being prepared in close coordination with District Administrations.

He also informed that livelihood schemes are being formulated to ensure economic dignity and sustainability for the displaced families.

Later Govind Mohan visited the Christian Medical Hospital Girls' Hostel Relief Camp at Dewlahland in Imphal East district, housing IDPs mainly from Moreh and Serou.

Here too, the displaced persons emphasized their desire to return home, and requested improvement in medical and educational facilities.

The Union Home Secretary reiterated that individual grievances should be channelled through the concerned DCs for redressal.

He also distributed hygiene kits for IDPs staying in the relief camp, according to a statement issued by Commissioner (Home) N Ashok Kumar.