The Manipur Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MCPCR) has unveiled a Draft State Action Plan aimed at the protection and rehabilitation of Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) children amid ongoing violence in the region. This initiative highlights the critical need for coordinated and child-focused interventions. The draft plan was presented at a Stakeholders’ Convergence and Review Meeting held at the Office of the Deputy Commissioner in Bishnupur, led by MCPCR Chairperson Keisam Pradipkumar.
During the meeting, participants assessed current welfare, protection, and rehabilitation efforts for displaced children, seeking input from all stakeholders to enhance a rights-based response. Pradipkumar emphasized the urgent nature of the situation, urging the state government to implement a State Transitional Support Plan for IDPs undergoing resettlement. He also called for the swift adoption of the Manipur State Policy for Children, asserting that these measures would significantly improve the state’s capability to address the long-term needs of these vulnerable children.
In district-level updates, Additional District Magistrate T. Opendro reported that 292 households, encompassing 1,027 individuals, have been resettled in Bishnupur district. He highlighted that housing assistance is being provided under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), offering Rs 70,000 for partially damaged homes and Rs 3 lakh for those completely destroyed. Out of 1,180 applications received, 40 houses have already been constructed.
District Child Protection Officer Indrani Devi noted that 1,862 children have been recommended for benefits through the Mission Vatsalya Sponsorship Scheme. Additionally, 2,798 IDP children have been identified as in need of care and protection in the district. Concerns were raised regarding the limited scope and stringent framework of Mission Vatsalya, especially given the unique challenges presented by the ongoing conflict in Manipur. Participants underscored the necessity for increased policy flexibility, ongoing support mechanisms, and enhanced mental health and psychosocial resources through effective collaboration among health services, District Child Protection Units, juvenile justice institutions, and community-based organizations.
The discussions concluded with a unified call for a more adaptable, responsive, and comprehensive framework to ensure the rights and welfare of IDP children throughout Manipur are adequately safeguarded.
Original Source: https://www.indiatodayne.in/manipur/story/manipur-child-rights-panel-presents-draft-action-plan-for-rehabilitation-of-idp-children-1325777-2026-01-03?utm_source=rssfeed
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Publish Date: 2026-01-03 08:37:00
