Minister for Home and Youth Affairs and Sports Konthoujam Govindas Singh has reiterated the Manipur Government’s commitment to ensuring the safety, protection and welfare of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), stressing that their rehabilitation must be accompanied by adequate security arrangements.
He made the statement while addressing the closing ceremony of the Manipur International Textile Expo (MANITEX) 2026.
Referring to the difficulties faced by displaced families, particularly women and children, in connection with Ningol Chakkouba, the Minister said that facilitating the return of IDPs to their original homes must go hand in hand with ensuring their safety and security.
He also referred to the government’s initiative to extend financial assistance directly to displaced families through bank transfers, aimed at ensuring that eligible beneficiaries receive monetary support.
The government had introduced DBT-based monthly relief for IDPs from November 1, 2025, at the rate of Rs.84 per person per day, credited to the bank account of the head of each displaced family. More recently, ahead of Ningol Chakkouba and Diwali, the government released Rs.5.88 crore as special festive assistance of Rs.1,000 each for 58,863 eligible IDPs. The funds were transferred to the designated accounts of Deputy Commissioners in 10 districts for onward disbursement after verification.
The Minister extended greetings to the people on the occasion of Ningol Chakkouba and the upcoming Diwali festival, reaffirming the government’s commitment to supporting displaced families and improving their living conditions.
