As Manipur battled with the worst flood in 200 years due to incessant rainfall which has so far claimed 9 human lives. The deluge wreaks havoc washing away connecting bridges, embankment breach cutting off many villages from the mainland. The magnitude of devastation on human life and properties and infrastructure is enormous and rebuilding will take time when the support of humanitarian agencies will be very much needed. Indo-Global Social Service Society (IGSSS) conducted an assessment and based on the findings has planned to respond to the affection population in three districts of Manipur- Chandel, Bishnupur and Chandel.
IGSSS established in 1960 is a non-profit organization working with the mandate for a humane social order based on truth, justice, freedom and equity. Having its presence across 25 states and one Union Territory of India, IGSSS works for development, capacity building and enlightenment of the vulnerable communities across the country for their effective participation in development.
IGSSS with support from Misereor Germany and Christian Aid International Development will respond to the flood and landslide victims of Churachandpur, Bishnupur and Chandel District, Manipur in a phase manner from providing relief materials to meet their basic and immediate needs to building a disaster resilient community.
0n 22nd August 2015, IGSSS has started the first phase cash distribution of Rs.1,000 each as Unconditional cash transfer to meet their other immediate needs to 28 villages from Churachandpur Sangaikot block, 240 households from Bishnupur Moirang block and 23 households from Khengjoi Chandel Block with a total population of 8800 peoples approx.
The second phase distribution will comprise of Non Food Items- tarpaulin and rope, double bed sheet, blankets; WASH and Dignity kits- plastic buckets with mug, washing and bathing soap, disinfectant liquid, sanitary napkins. Post emergency distribution, IGSSS will continue Disaster Risk Reduction program in Churachandpur district with support from Misereor on preparedness and building of resilient community.
The distribution is led by Mr. Kaplianlal Thangluai, Assistant Manager Program, Mr. Ashok Soram Assistant Finance Manager, IGSSS Regional Office Guwahati and Thangboi Haokip, Churachandpur IGSSS unit Head with support from four field volunteers and Kuki Student Organization (KSO), Kuki Khanglai Lawmpi (KKL) and Kuki Chief Association (KCA).
Special acknowledgement to Misereor and Christian Aid for answering a clarion call of IGSSS for reaching out to the affected people of Manipur and to the district administration of the concern district for their support and cooperation.