Imphal, Jan 29, 2026: The Government of Manipur has released a detailed roadmap outlining its plan for the rehabilitation and resettlement of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) across the State, reaffirming its commitment to ensure their safe and dignified return to normal life.
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| Puneet Kumar Goel, Chief Secretary to the Government of Manipur. |
According to an official press release issued on January 29, a State Level Committee headed by the Chief Secretary, with senior officials including the Commissioner (Home), Director General of Police and other top officers as members, has been constituted to monitor the rehabilitation process. District-level committees under respective District Magistrates have also been formed and are conducting regular reviews.
The government stated that its primary objective is not merely the relocation of IDPs from relief camps, but a holistic rehabilitation process aimed at restoring stable living conditions, livelihoods, education, and overall well-being. Emphasis has been laid on a gradual and secure transition back to normal community life.
As per official data, by December 2025, more than 2,200 families comprising around 10,000 IDPs had been resettled. To further accelerate the process, approximately 7,000 houses have been sanctioned under the Special PMAY-G (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Gramin) scheme for the reconstruction of fully damaged homes, with construction at various stages of completion.
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The government has so far released about ₹124 crore for IDP resettlement across different locations. As of January 2026, nearly 3,700 families, accounting for around 16,500 displaced persons, have been successfully resettled.
The roadmap also sets an ambitious target of resettling over 10,000 displaced families, comprising more than 40,000 IDPs, by March 31, 2026. The government reiterated its commitment to ensuring timely, safe, and sustainable rehabilitation of all displaced persons at the earliest.
The press release was signed by Puneet Kumar Goel, Chief Secretary to the Government of Manipur.
