Imphal: Keisam Pradipkumar, head of the Manipur Commission for Protection of Child Rights, visited the Makhan Relief Camp today to open a new support centre. This facility provides recreational and mental health services for children uprooted by tribal violence. The New Life Foundation funded the site.
The camp holds 171 people from 62 families, including 84 children. These families fled villages like Konsakhul and Wangli during recent Naga-Kuki clashes. Residents rely on local donations because the district administration has not formally recognized the camp. Official aid remains limited to basic items like mattresses.
Pradipkumar noted that the ongoing conflict has damaged lives since May 2023. He called for a state action plan to prioritize education and rehabilitation. "The violence that began in May 2023 has severely disrupted the lives of thousands of children across Manipur," Pradipkumar stated.
Families face daily hardships. Many children walk several kilometers to school despite the heavy monsoon rains. The commission chairperson urged the government to adopt its 2017 policy for children and trigger support under the Mission Vatsalya scheme. Without formal status, the camp cannot secure regular government rations or emergency supplies.
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