Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan held a high-level review meeting on Monday night to assess critical issues facing the state, including the ongoing India-Myanmar border fencing project and the prevailing law and order situation.
According to Raj Bhavan officials, the review also focused on relief and rehabilitation efforts for thousands of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) affected by the ethnic violence that erupted in the northeastern state on May 3, 2023.
The meeting examined the progress of the 398-kilometre-long border fencing project, particularly along the vulnerable areas near Moreh in Tengnoupal district. The project, being carried out by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) under its ‘Project Sewak’ initiative, is proceeding in phases and is expected to bolster border security and check illegal cross-border movement.
The Border Roads Task Force (BRTF), responsible for road infrastructure in both Manipur and Nagaland, is overseeing the execution of the fencing operations.
In addition to border security, the meeting addressed the ongoing challenges related to public order and development, with a strong emphasis on the humanitarian crisis caused by prolonged displacement. Officials reviewed the current status of over 300 relief camps that are housing 59,415 displaced men, women, and children in both the valley and hill regions of Manipur.
A detailed evaluation was conducted on the facilities available in these camps, the implementation of rehabilitation initiatives, and strategies for the long-term resettlement of the displaced population.
Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, who arrived in Manipur on Monday, also visited relief camps in Churachandpur district. During his visit, he assessed the conditions of displaced individuals and inaugurated two creche-cum-children’s libraries and a tailoring program for women — initiatives aimed at empowering camp residents and addressing their educational and livelihood needs.
The meeting was attended by several senior officials, including Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Kumar Deka, Joint Secretary (Northeast) of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Manipur Chief Secretary Prashant Kumar Singh, Security Advisor K. Singh, Commissioner (Home) N. Ashok Kumar, Deputy Commissioners of various districts, and other senior administrative and security officials.
The comprehensive review signals a renewed push by both the central and state administrations to strengthen border management, restore law and order, and accelerate relief and rehabilitation efforts for those affected by ongoing unrest in Manipur.
