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RTI reveals 58,881 displaced in Manipur since May 2023; MIC orders consolidated IDP data
A government RTI response details 58,881 internally displaced people in Manipur from May 3, 2023 to March 30, 2026, along with housing destruction, deaths, relief camps, and rehabilitation funds. The information chain includes relief-camp activity, pre-fabricated housing, and financial allocations, with a commission directive for consolidated data.
Why It Matters
The figures highlight the scale of displacement and the ongoing need for transparent relief and rehabilitation data, with an information commission order strengthening oversight.
Timeline
6 Events
Article/publication on the RTI findings and commission directive
April 22, 2026
The article reporting these RTI findings is published, including mention of the MIC directive and ongoing requests for comprehensive data.
MIC directs complete consolidated IDP data within 15 days
April 21, 2026
The Manipur Information Commission directs the state home department to provide complete and consolidated state-level information on IDPs arising from the crisis within 15 days.
Displacement and housing damage figures; deaths and ex gratia payments reported; related funding details
March 30, 2026
As of March 30, 2026, the government reported 58,881 displaced persons; 7,894 permanently destroyed housing units and 2,646 partially damaged houses since May 3, 2023. Deaths paid as ex gratia totaled 217. The article notes that over 260 people have been killed overall, but the RTI response counts only ex gratia deaths. Financial details included: ₹424.36 crore approved for relief camps with ₹217.4 crore released; ₹284.6 crore released to Deputy Commissioners; ₹523 crore approved for IDP rehabilitation with ₹124.50 crore released.
174 relief camps and 3,000 pre-fabricated houses reported
March 10, 2026
The RTI response states that as of March 10, 2026, Manipur had 174 relief camps and MPHC Limited constructed 3,000 pre-fabricated houses.
RTI filed by Hareshwar Goshwami
September 2025
Hareshwar Goshwami, a Congress leader from Manipur, files an RTI seeking status of displaced persons, relief camps, deaths and health conditions connected to the Manipur violence.
Data period for displacement and housing destruction begins (Meitei-Kuki-Zo violence data window)
May 3, 2023
The RTI data window for displacement and housing destruction in Manipur related to the Meitei-Kuki-Zo violence begins, covering information from May 3, 2023 onward.