Rehabilitation of displaced people in violence-hit Manipur is the state government’s top priority. This was claimed by Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on August 23.
Shelter Homes Constructed At Cost Of Around Rs 149 Crore: N. Biren Singh
The Chief Minister made this statement while handing over temporary shelter homes to displaced families at Sajiwa jail complex in Imphal East district.
He informed that six temporary shelter homes, with capacity to accommodate around 400 people have been constructed in different districts of Manipur.
These shelter homes were constructed at a cost of around Rs 149 crore, the Chief Minister informed. Rs 101 crore has been disbursed for the works from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), he added.
“Manipur government has successfully handed over temporary shelter home at Sajiwa jail complex to the first lot of displaced families. In the upcoming weeks, we will also be inaugurating similar facilities in the other hill and valley districts of Manipur. The homes at Sajiwa jail complex will provide shelter to 380 displaced families mostly from Ekou and Dolaithabi. This facility will offer a secure environment to the families impacted by the recent conflict,” the Chief Minister concluded.
