Manipur Assembly takes up health services, begins phased IDP resettlement

Guwahati: The Manipur Legislative Assembly on Tuesday discussed key issues including healthcare services and the resettlement of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), alongside legislative and administrative updates.

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During the session, Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh tabled the 16th Annual Report (2022–23) of the Manipur Information Commission in the House.


The Assembly was also informed of the Governor’s assent to several Bills, including the Manipur Contingency Fund Bill, 2024; the Dhanamanjuri University (Second Amendment) Bill, 2024; the Manipur Private School (Registration and Regulation) (Amendment) Bill, 2024; the National Law University, Manipur Bill, 2024; and the Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Seventh Amendment) Bill, 2024.

IDP resettlement, security updates

Responding to a starred question, Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam said 1,435 cadres of UNLF(P) have been verified so far, and a monthly stipend of Rs 6,000 is being provided to each.

He also informed the House that the resettlement of IDPs has begun in a phased manner.

On a separate issue, the Chief Minister said an inquiry is underway into the killing of a contractor in Kakching district, terming the incident “very unfortunate”.

Healthcare, infrastructure and relief measures

Replying to questions on infrastructure, the Chief Minister said about Rs 1,669 lakh has been paid to the contractor for the Sawombung-Sagolmang-Keibi road project.

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Addressing concerns over recent hailstorms, he said Deputy Commissioners have been directed to assist affected families. Geotagged assessments of damaged areas are being conducted, with priority given to damaged houses, followed by crop loss evaluation.

On healthcare, Khemchand Singh said the state’s infant mortality rate is lower than the national average. He added that over 1,000 awareness programmes have been conducted and that rural healthcare remains a priority.

Of the 93 sanctioned Primary Health Centres (PHCs), 86 are fully functional, he said.

The government has also distributed health cards to IDPs and is providing mental health support. Around 30 lakh patients have benefited from free diagnostic services under the National Health Mission, he added.