Imphal, April 27: The Union government has approved financial assistance of over ₹947 crore for relief and rehabilitation efforts in violence-affected areas of Manipur, according to officials.
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| Internally displaced families shelter at a relief camp in Churachandpur district after being displaced by the ethnic violence in Manipur. (File Photo) |
Out of the total allocation, the Ministry of Home Affairs has sanctioned ₹424.36 crore to support the operation of relief camps set up by the state government, while an additional ₹523 crore has been earmarked for the rehabilitation of internally displaced persons (IDPs).
The details were disclosed in a response to a Right to Information (RTI) query filed by Congress leader Hareshwar Goshwami.
Data from the state Home Department revealed that 58,881 people were displaced from their homes between May 3, 2023, and March 30, 2026, following the outbreak of ethnic violence in the state.
As of March 10, 2026, a total of 174 relief camps were still operational. Around 3,000 pre-fabricated houses have also been constructed by the Manipur Police Housing Corporation Ltd to provide temporary accommodation for displaced families.
The violence has also resulted in significant loss of life and property. According to official records based on ex gratia payments, 217 deaths have been reported. In addition, 7,894 houses were completely destroyed and 2,646 others partially damaged during the unrest.
The conflict began on May 3, 2023, after a “Tribal Solidarity March” organised in hill districts to oppose the demand for Scheduled Tribe status by the Meitei community.
At the peak of the crisis, more than 300 relief camps were established across the state, sheltering nearly 60,000 displaced persons.
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Meanwhile, Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh said accelerating the rehabilitation and resettlement of those affected remains a top priority for the government.
He stated that central assistance is being used to construct permanent housing, compensate losses, and repair damaged properties. The state government has also allocated ₹734 crore in the 2026–27 budget to further speed up rehabilitation and resettlement efforts.
