UKHRUL: In a bid to strengthen the ongoing efforts for the rehabilitation and resettlement of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state, the Government of Manipur has constituted State Level and District Level Committees with immediate effect.
“This move reflects the Government’s commitment to ensuring a coordinated, responsive, and people-centred approach to restoring stability and supporting affected families,” an official statement read.
The State Level Committee, chaired by the Chief Secretary and comprising the Commissioners of Finance, Home, and Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, with the Special or Additional Secretary (Home) serving as Convenor, will provide strategic oversight and policy direction.
It stated that the high-level body has been designed to ensure unified decision-making, enhance inter-departmental coordination, and address systemic issues that may affect the overall progress of rehabilitation and resettlement efforts across the state.
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The District Level Committees, chaired by the respective Deputy Commissioners and supported by the Project Director (DRDA), the Additional Deputy Commissioner as Convenor, the Chief Executive Officer of the Zilla Parishad, and the concerned Sub-Divisional Officers, will serve as the primary on-ground mechanism for implementation. The District Level Committee will drive field-level coordination, ensure seamless execution of rehabilitation measures, and provide timely feedback to facilitate swift decision-making at the state level, the statement further read.
“The committees are tasked with monitoring and coordinating all rehabilitation and resettlement initiatives for IDPs and addressing bottlenecks to ensure timely and efficient delivery of support. This structured intervention is expected to streamline processes, enhance inter-departmental coordination, and ensure that assistance reaches families,” it added.
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