Guwahati: Manipur Chief Secretary Rajeev Singh Thakur, IAS, conducted a comprehensive review in Churachandpur district headquarters on September 12 to assess ongoing healthcare, livelihood and rehabilitation initiatives for internally displaced persons (IDPs).
The review meeting featured sector-wise presentations covering healthcare, rural development, education, e-governance and skill development. Following the meeting, Thakur also held discussions with local civil society organisations (CSOs) to understand regional concerns and grievances.
Accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Krishna Kumar, IAS, and senior district officials, the Chief Secretary visited the Bethlehem Pre-Fab and Lanva TD Block relief camps. He interacted with displaced residents, listened to their concerns and assured them of continued government assistance.
According to the Deputy Commissioner, 19 operational relief camps currently shelter 5,195 IDPs, while another 10,214 displaced people living outside the camps are receiving financial assistance through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Kumar said regular health camps are being organised at the relief sites. IDPs requiring specialised medical treatment were advised to approach their respective Sub-Divisional Officers (SDOs) for assistance.
The district administration has also initiated enrolment for Ayushman Bharat and Chief Minister-Gi Hakshelgi Tengbang (CMHT) health cards across all relief camps. IDPs who have not yet been enrolled were asked to inform the administration so that their registration could be facilitated through the District Hospital.
During the review, Thakur stressed that skill-development and livelihood programmes should benefit both displaced families and local residents. He directed the administration to extend existing training initiatives for IDPs to local youth as well, with the aim of improving employment opportunities in the region.
The Chief Secretary also praised the Deputy Commissioner’s use of e-office infrastructure and directed all line departments to adopt the platform to create a fully paperless administrative system.
He said digital processing of files and official communication would improve administrative efficiency, transparency and accountability.
At the conclusion of his visit, Thakur urged District Level Officers to improve coordination among departments and ensure the effective and timely implementation of welfare schemes for both IDPs and the local population.