Guwahati: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday announced that each internally displaced person will receive Rs 1,000 before Diwali and Ningol Chakouba. Additionally, salaries, allowances, and pensions will be disbursed by Oct 31.
He also revealed that the central govt has recently sanctioned the construction of over 6,000 houses for internally displaced and violence-affected people in the state.
Since the conflict began in May last year, over 60,000 people have been displaced from their homes, with most living in relief camps across the state.
“Diwali and Ningol Chakouba are very important festivals for the people of India and Manipur. The state govt has sanctioned Rs 1,000 to all internally displaced persons living in relief camps to ensure they can celebrate the festivals with joy,” Singh said while addressing the media at the CM secretariat in Imphal.
He said, “The construction of these houses for internally displaced persons will facilitate their relocation from the various schools and colleges where they are currently sheltered. Proposals for an additional 2,000 houses for internally displaced persons are currently under consideration.”
He added that 1,015 houses will be constructed in Bishnupur, 1,331 in Churachandpur, 1,217 in Kakching, 511 in Chandel, 1,813 in Kangpokpi, 225 in Imphal West, and 594 in Imphal East. He further announced that the Union ministry of road and transport has allocated Rs 1,000 crore for highway construction in the state, along with Rs 175 crore for concrete roads in hill district headquarters. The ministry and the Manipur govt have resolved miscommunication issues pertaining to 28 pending national highway projects, he added.
Singh also highlighted plans for a Rs 220-crore world-class football stadium, agreed upon by Union minister Kiren Rijiju. He mentioned discussions with the Home Ministry and DGP to ensure the safe transportation of construction materials to hill districts.
“There are always certain individuals who oppose the restoration of peace in the state. I dispatched a colleague to Jiribam who met with civil leaders from all communities to resolve the issues,” CM said.