257 IDPs of 64 households return home

Bpr, Dec 4 (DIO)
Marking a positive steps towards rehabilitation of Internally Displaced Persons, Bishnupur Deputy Commissioner Pooja Elangbam flagged-off 257 IDPs from 64 households/families for resettlement at Leimaram Waroiching under the revenue jurisdiction of Nambol Sub-Division at village no 27-Sadu Koireng.
The IDPs were from Leimaram High School Relief Camp, Bishnupur.
Addressing the gathering prior to the flag-off, Pooja Elangbam stated that today marks a significant and meaningful moment, as many IDPs are able to return to their homes. Their resettlement is a step towards building a better and peaceful society.
Notably, she shared that the Government has already disbursed funds to the families heading back to Waroiching to support the redevelopment of their abandoned houses.
Stating that next instalments will also be released soon, she assured them of the Government’s continued support and emphasized that Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) assistance will continue for all individuals returning to their respective homes today.
Encouraging the IDPs, the DC advised them to utilize the financial assistance provided by the Government well. She extended her best wishes to all families for a stable and hopeful future.
Highlighting the importance of education, 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.
Toijam Opendro, ADM Bishnupur; T Shyamkumar, SDO, Nambol and officials concerned were present at the flag-off site.
At Waroiching, Th Shan-kar Deba, SP, Bishnupur led the security team as the resettlement process took place.
Later in the day, the Deputy Commissioner/District Mission Director, Manipur State Rural Livelihoods Mission (MSRLM), Bishnupur also distributed cheques worth Rs 16.5 lakh to 11 Self Help Groups (SHGs) of Shingel Nura VLF, Toubul under MSRLM Bishnupur.
The Community Investment Fund was handed over in the presence of DMM Angom Amarjit and other officials at the chamber of DC, Mini Secretariat Complex, Bishnupur.
Some time earlier IDPs of 4/5 households had returned home at Phougakchao Ikhai Mamang Leikai, 14 at Phougakchao Ikhai Maning Leikai, 10 at Phougakchao Ikhai Awang Leikai while family members of 4/5 households had returned home at Torbung Sabal Leikai. These IDPs were able to return home, as their houses were not totally destroyed.  All these areas come under Bishnupur district.