The State Cabinet of Manipur today approved to conduct local bodies elections for Autonomous District Councils (ADC), Panchayats and Municipalities jointly around September, 2024. The Cabinet also approved seeking the views of the Hill Areas Committee (HAC) in respect of ADC elections.
A Cabinet decision of the State government has also constituted a Cabinet Sub-Committee under Rule 13 of the Rules of Business of Government of Manipur in connection with rehabilitation and resettlement of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the State resulting from the ongoing crisis.
The Sub-Committee would be headed by Minister of Works and YAS, K. Govindas Singh as the Chairperson; while, Minister of Water Resources and Relief & Disaster Management, Awangbow Newmai; Minister, Medical Health & FW and IPR, Dr. Sapam Ranjan Singh; and Minister A.H. & Vety. and Transport, Khashim Vashum would be the members of the constituted Committee.
Commissioner-cum-Home, Gyanprakash Huirem (IAS) will be the Member Secretary of the Committee. The Committee shall report to the Chief Minister.
The terms of reference of the Cabinet Sub-Committee includes identifying the grievances of IDPs staying in relief camps, assessing the needs and requirements of persons in relief camps, supervising measures for resettlement and rehabilitation of IDPs, and supervising identification of land for temporary relocation of IDPs.
The Cabinet also resolved to instruct Deputy Commissioners to complete assessment of damage due to floods within one week. The Cabinet also approved Rs. 10, 000/- per flood affected family as immediate relief.
