Bishnupur DC flags off 257 IDPs for resettlement; Government provides financial support

Guwahati: Deputy Commissioner of Bishnupur Pooja Elangbam flagged-off the Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs from Leimaram High School Relief Camp, Bishnupur District for their resettlement at Leimaram Waroiching under the Revenue Jurisdiction of Nambol Sub-Division.

Addressing the gathering prior to the flag-off, Elangbam stated that today marks a significant and meaningful moment, as many IDPs can return to their homes. She highlighted that the return signifies a positive step towards building a better and peaceful society.

The Deputy Commissioner informed that the Government has already disbursed funds to the families heading back to Waroiching to support the redevelopment of their abandoned houses. She further mentioned that next instalments will also be released soon.


Reaffirming the Government’s continued support, the DC emphasized that Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) assistance will continue for all individuals returning to their respective homes.

Encouraging the IDPs, the DC advised them to utilize the financial assistance provided by the Government well. She noted that students will now be able to resume their academic journey from their respective homes.

She also mentioned that the scholarship amount for students under Mission Vatsalya will soon be credited, which will help in improving the condition and opportunities for the students.

It may be mentioned that 257 IDPs from 64 households/families have been resettled on Thursday. The Internally Displaced People (IDPs) in Manipur were protesting seeking permanent resettlement.

Poppy cultivation

Former Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has said that Manipur's recurrent floods are a direct consequence of large-scale destruction of forests for illegal poppy cultivation.

The former CM alleged that armed militants are involved in these illicit activities, clearing vast stretches of forest land to plant poppy and questioned why the forest officials are not taking any action against these illegal activities.

Singh stated in X, "This video recorded today shows why recurrent floods have taken place in the state. The footage shows poppy plantations at Kolten and Selsi Hill Ranges of IT- Road under T. Waichong Sub-division in Kangpokpi District."

"All our forest has been destroyed while we are trying to pull each other down. None of our leaders has spoken out against such wide-scale devastation. Why have officials of the Forest Department not taken any action against the perpetrators? It is suspected that armed militants are involved in these illicit activities. Unless we take concrete action, the state will face an existential crisis," Singh said.

Meanwhile, officials said that as part of ongoing anti-narcotics crackdowns, security forces have destroyed more than 800 acres of illegal poppy cultivation in Manipur's mountainous districts in recent weeks, effectively foiling a large-scale attempt to manufacture opium worth several crores.
However, an aerial survey on November 24 detected over 700 additional acres of poppy plantations in Kangpokpi district alone, they said.