State Home Department data shows 28,899 people remain displaced, while more than 7,000 houses have been constructed and 4,000 repaired
Imphal: More than 31,000 people displaced by the ethnic conflict in Manipur have returned to their homes, as the state continues its rehabilitation and resettlement efforts, according to the State Home Department.
As of September 3, 2026, 28,899 internally displaced persons (IDPs) remained away from their homes, including 24,530 living in 105 relief camps and 4,369 in temporary accommodation. The figure is down from a peak of around 60,000 displaced people.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has approved Rs 1,347.78 crore for rehabilitation since the conflict began in May 2023, of which Rs 949.63 crore has been released and utilised, the report said.
Government data shows 31,823 IDPs have returned to their original residences. To support resettlement, authorities have constructed 7,034 houses and repaired 4,159 damaged homes.
Of the new houses, 6,288 were built through PMAY-G and MHA support, while 746 were funded under the state’s permanent housing programme. Bishnupur currently has the highest relief-camp population at 7,892, followed by Churachandpur with 5,195 and Imphal West with 4,395.
Meanwhile, 2,638 FIRs linked to the conflict were registered between February and August 31, 2026, resulting in 1,463 arrests and 181 charge sheets, according to the report.
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