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Centre clears 5,000 PMAY-G houses for Manipur IDPs hit by ethnic violence

Centre clears 5,000 PMAY-G houses for Manipur IDPs hit by ethnic violence

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Union agriculture and rural development minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has approved the construction of 5,000 new houses for the rehabilitation of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Manipur under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Gramin (PMAY-G). Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan (left) with Manipur chief minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh in New Delhi on Monday. (X) The approval for the new houses, meant for IDPs affected by the ethnic violence in Manipur, was granted for FY2025–26 after a meeting between Chouhan and Manipur chief minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh at the Union minister’s residence in New Delhi on Monday. The CM was accompanied by the state’s two deputy chief ministers Nemcha Kipgen and Losii Dikho. Earlier this month, the Manipur government submitted a proposal seeking a special project under PMAY-G for the construction of 5,000 houses for IDPs affected by the ethnic violence. Acting on the proposal, the rural development ministry also approved a special window under the Awaas+ 2024 household survey to capture details of eligible affected households. The state government has been allowed to continue the registration …

Manipur’s Jiribam has potential to become a business hub: CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh

Manipur’s Jiribam has potential to become a business hub: CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh

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Manipur chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Wednesday said Jiribam is the gateway to Manipur and has a potential to become a business hub. The chief minister also told the IDPs that their concerns are being addressed by the district administration., (@YKhemchandSingh | Official X account) During his visit to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Jiribam district, bordering southern Assam, he said, “Jiribam is the gateway to Manipur and has a potential to become a business hub. Like Mumbai is India’s business capital, Jiribam can be Manipur’s Mumbai. For the business to flourish, peace has to come first,” he said. He is the first CM to visit both the relief camp housing Meitei IDPs and Kuki-Zo. The chief minister first visited a relief camp opened at Jiribam Higher Secondary School campus where he interacted with the inmates. Also Read: Eight cadres of banned outfits arrested across Manipur He then visited Kalinagar relief camp housing the Hmar tribal IDPs. The Hmar tribe belongs to the Kuki-Zo community. “Let us consider the last two years as a nightmare, …

President Murmu Meets Displaced Persons In Imphal, Assures Support | India News

President Murmu Meets Displaced Persons In Imphal, Assures Support | India News

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Last Updated:December 11, 2025, 22:59 IST President Droupadi Murmu met IDPs in Imphal, assuring government support for their needs, while Kuki groups in Kangpokpi expressed disappointment over her visit. President Murmu with a few Internally Displaced Persons in Imphal. (Image: X/@rashtrapatibhvn) President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday met internally displaced persons (IDPs) at the Lok Bhavan here and assured them that the government stands with them. In a post on X, the President of India’s office said, “President Droupadi Murmu met and interacted with a few Internally Displaced Persons in Imphal. She assured that the Government stands with them at all times to address their needs.” “She affirmed that the Government is working to secure their homes, livelihoods, and the future of their children. She further assured them that the Government of India is taking necessary measures to facilitate their progress towards an environment of peace and sustained prosperity. She also impressed upon them the need to strengthen harmony” the post said. Meanwhile, Kuki civil society organisations in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district have decided not to participate …

Six Supreme Court judges to visit relief camps in Manipur on March 22: NALSA | Latest News India

Six Supreme Court judges to visit relief camps in Manipur on March 22: NALSA | Latest News India

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A team of senior Supreme Court judges, led by justice Bhushan R Gavai, executive chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), will visit relief camps in Manipur on March 22 to assess the condition of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and strengthen legal and humanitarian aid efforts. Ethnic violence erupted in Manipur on May 3, 2023. (AFP) The delegation will include justices Surya Kant, Vikram Nath, MM Sundresh, KV Viswanathan and N Kotiswar Singh, who will collectively engage with displaced communities and oversee initiatives to expand legal aid and medical assistance. According to a statement issued by NALSA on Tuesday, the visit is being undertaken as part of the duodecennial (12-year) celebration of the high court of Manipur. Nearly two years after the sectarian violence of May 3, 2023, which claimed over 250 lives and displaced over 50,000 people, thousands remain in relief camps across Manipur. Despite efforts at rehabilitation, the crisis has left many struggling to regain normalcy, with legal, medical and financial challenges persisting. Recognising the urgent need for continued support, justice Gavai …