Joint IDP Meeting in Tuibong Urges Equal Relief, Housing Aid & Transparent Governance

Lamka, Nov 11, 2025: A Joint IDP Public Meeting was held today at Peace Ground, Tuibong, bringing together internally displaced persons (IDPs) to voice their collective concerns over disparities, injustice, and administrative negligence affecting their community.

During the meeting, participants demanded equal relief and assistance for all IDPs — both those living in camps and those residing outside — and called for urgent government intervention to end the ongoing hardship. The gathering concluded with a united appeal for justice, equality, and compassion for all displaced persons affected by the crisis.

Alongside the meeting, a Joint Memorandum of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), Churachandpur was presented, summarising their key demands as follows:

Demands of Joint Memorandum of IDPs, Churachandpur (In Nutshell):

1. Inclusive Policy Implementation:
   Equal treatment for all IDPs — camped or non-camped — under one unified relief and rehabilitation protocol across both hill and valley districts.

2. Immediate Release of Pending Assistance:
   Expedite all pending ex-gratia, maternity, medical, educational, and DBT assistance through transparent and accountable systems.

3. Permanent Housing and Livelihood Restoration:
   Approve and implement durable housing assistance of ₹15–20 lakh per family, allowing self-construction for those with land, and introduce livelihood programs for long-term stability.

4. Fair, Transparent Compensation and Property Protection:
   The Government should carry out a fresh and transparent valuation of all IDP properties in Imphal Valley, ensure legal and physical protection against encroachment, and uphold constitutional duties under Articles 14, 21, and 300A to guarantee equality, dignity, and restoration of lawful ownership.

5. Adoption of a Comprehensive Rehabilitation Model:
   Formulate a state-level relief and rehabilitation framework similar to the MHA’s Bru (Reang) IDP Resettlement Model in Tripura, ensuring justice and parity in assistance.

6. Administrative Continuity and Accountability:
   Address disruptions caused by frequent transfers of key officers by creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and appointing an Officer on Special Duty (OSD) for IDP affairs to ensure uninterrupted verification, disbursement, and monitoring.

7. Comprehensive IDPs Database and Administrative Protocol:
   Prepare and maintain a verified, publicly accessible database of all IDPs, including both camped and non-camped, for effective policy planning and delivery.

The meeting concluded with a reaffirmed call for fairness, transparency, and inclusive rehabilitation for all displaced persons in Manipur.

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