HRDS to build houses for displaced tribal families

Our Correspondent
KANGPOKPI, Jul 25 : HRDS India, a non-Governmental organization, is set to launch its flagship Satgraha Housing Project in Manipur which is aimed at providing dignified shelter to thousands of displaced tribal families, particularly in the violence-affected regions of the State.
Thanks to the efforts of Haokholet Kipgen, MLA of Saitu Assembly Constituency and Chairman of FEEDS KVK Hengbung, HRDS India will soon break ground in Kangpokpi district, bringing hope and relief to the displaced Kuki families.
A four-member delegation led by Swami Atma Nambi, president of HRDS India, arrived at FEEDS KVK Hengbung on July 23 to assess the ground reality and identify sites for the proposed housing initiative under Satgraha.
The team was warmly received by villagers and community leaders, including the Kuki Inpi Sadar Hills, on behalf of the people of Kangpokpi district.
Swami Atma Nambi and his team later visited multiple relief camps and surveyed potential construction sites across Saitu ST Assembly constituency, where the organization plans to begin the construction of 2,000 houses in the first phase.    
At a media interaction at Kangpokpi, Swami Atma Nambi reaffirmed HRDS India’s commitment to tribal communities across the Nation. “Satgraha is not just about providing shelter. It is about restoring dignity, stability, and the right to a better life for those who have long been ignored,” he stated.
He added that HRDS India is not only focused on construction but also actively engaged in food security, education, medical assistance, and women’s empowerment, ensuring comprehensive support for tribal societies.
"A house is just the beginning. We want tribal women to rise in leadership and independence. Our goal is to build self-sustaining communities," he said.
With thousands of families still living in relief camps due to the ongoing ethnic violence, Swami Atma Nambi declared HRDS India’s intention to build 60,000 homes across Manipur.
"We cannot be content with a few hundred homes. What about the rest ? They are citizens of this country, too. We must rebuild lives on a massive scale," he said.
He described the current condition of displaced families as "heartbreaking" and emphasized that refugee-style living is unacceptable in a country striving toward inclusive development.
HRDS India’s tribal housing projects are already underway in Odisha, where the construction of 10,000 homes is in full swing with active support from the State Government. The organization has also initiated similar projects in Rajasthan and other parts of the country.
"Odisha has shown what can be achieved when the Government and civil society work hand in hand. We hope Manipur’s Government will extend similar support," he said.
"Manipur is now on the world stage. Many international organizations have expressed willingness to support this cause. To our tribal brothers and sisters—we are with you. Don’t lose hope," he reassured.
As the Satgraha Mission prepares to take root in Manipur, Swami Atma Nambi concluded with a powerful message:
"Let the people know—we are not here with speeches, but with solutions. Not with sympathy, but with justice. This is not charity. This is duty."