Guwahati: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh said that with the help of the Central Government, around 11,000 violence affected families have been resettled so far.Singh attended the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog here in New Delhi. The Chief Minister thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his visionary leadership and strong commitment to the development of Manipur. He said that with the strong action of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and joint efforts of the Central and State Governments, the overall law and order situation in Manipur has improved.On the rehabilitation of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), the Chief Minister said that with the Central support, major humanitarian steps have been taken up for the IDPs. Phased resettlement is going on under the Resettlement and Rehabilitation Package. He said that with the help of the Central Government, around 11,000 families have been resettled so far. The State Government is making all efforts to resettle the remaining families at the earliest.He also thanked the Central Government for approving 5,000 additional houses under PMAY-G for 2026-27 and asked for more support. The Chief Minister stated that the State has been moving steadily toward peace under the guidance of the Prime Minister and the Home Minister, he added.He said that since his Government was formed on 4th February 2026, it has been working not only to restore peace, but also to rebuild trust and reconciliation among different communities.Singh shared that he personally visited relief camps at Jiribam and Imphal. He also visited Senapati district via Kangpokpi district and met both Naga and Kuki communities during his visit to Ukhrul District. He added that he interacted with IDPs of Kangpokpi and Churachandpur districts through video conference.Talking about his key visits to Jiribam for peace building, the Chief Minister said that he visited the district twice — first by helicopter and later by road. He said that Jiribam has given new hope for peace as it was the first district where Meitei, Kuki, Paite and Hmar communities came together peacefully and shared a meal.He also informed the Aayog that IDPs from Jiribam have started returning to their original homes. He expressed his wish to repeat the Jiribam example in all other districts of Manipur. He requested more Central help to restore dignity, security and lasting livelihoods for the displaced.Pointing to challenges from the conflict in Myanmar, Singh stressed the need for stronger management of the long border, better surveillance systems and joint action against drug trafficking, arms smuggling and human trafficking.The Chief Minister also informed the Aayog that to check illegal arms and drug smuggling across the Indo-Myanmar border, the Ministry of Home Affairs has completed 50 kilometres of border fencing. Work on another 80 kilometres has started.He said the recovery in the State is real and visible — offices are working, schools are reopening, festivals have returned, businesses are reviving and citizens are walking with hope once again.To help remote areas, the Chief Minister asked for more districts and blocks to be added under the Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks Programmes. He also sought accelerated support for Act East connectivity including national highways, railways, and border trade infrastructure at Moreh, so that Manipur can fully fulfil its role as India's Gateway to East Asia under the Act East Policy.Singh reaffirmed the State Government’s resolve to bring Manipur out of the shadow of conflict. He said that Manipur is marching steadily toward the sunlight of peace and prosperity.More than 260 people were killed, over 1,500 injured, and more than 60,000 displaced after ethnic violence broke out between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities on May 3, 2023. The violence erupted after a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ was organised in the hill districts to protest the Meitei community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe status.Manipur has been under President rule since February 13, 2025, which was revoked in February this year.
Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh says 11,000 violence-hit families resettled with Centre’s help
Manipur has resettled 11,000 families affected by violence. Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh shared this progress at a NITI Aayog meeting. He highlighted improved law and order with Central government support. Efforts continue to resettle remaining displaced persons. The state is moving towards peace and rebuilding trust among communities. Border management and anti-trafficking measures are also being strengthened.









