Imphal: More than half of the people displaced by the ethnic conflict in Manipur have returned to their homes, with the state government implementing rehabilitation measures backed by a Rs 1,347.78 crore package approved by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), according to a report of the State Home Department.

Of the total amount sanctioned since the violence began in May 2023, Rs 949.63 crore has been released and utilised for rehabilitation-related measures.

The year-wise allocation includes Rs 400.24 crore for 2023-24, Rs 424.36 crore for 2024–25 and Rs 523 crore for 2025–26. While no funds have been formally released for the 2026-27 financial year, the state has already spent Rs 99.214 crore on ongoing rehabilitation activities.

As of September 3, 2026, the number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) had fallen to 28,899, compared with a peak of around 60,000 during the conflict. Of those still displaced, 24,530 are living in 105 operational relief camps, while another 4,369 are staying in temporary accommodations.

Among the districts, Bishnupur has the largest relief-camp population, with 7,892 IDPs housed across 41 camps. It is followed by Churachandpur, where 5,195 people are staying in 19 camps, and Imphal West, which has 4,395 IDPs across 13 camps.

Kangpokpi has 3,389 people in 12 relief camps, along with another 2,506 displaced individuals living in temporary shelters.

In Tengnoupal, there are currently no operational relief camps, although 1,290 IDPs remain in temporary accommodation.

Government data shows that 31,823 displaced people have returned to their original residences as part of the ongoing resettlement process.

To support their return, authorities have constructed 7,034 houses and repaired 4,159 damaged homes.

A major portion of the reconstruction has been undertaken through the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) along with additional MHA funding. Together, these schemes supported the construction of 6,288 houses, while the state government’s permanent housing programme financed another 746 units.

Meanwhile, law enforcement agencies registered 2,638 FIRs linked to the conflict between February and August 31, 2026.

Investigations into these cases resulted in 1,463 arrests, while charge sheets were filed in 181 cases, according to the State Home Department report.