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1500 Burma Kuki Refugee Families Permanently Resettled in Manipur (1968‑73)
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🗓 07 Oct 2026, 09:32 AM
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Between 1968 and 1973, 1,500 families of Burma Kuki refugees were permanently rehabilitated in Manipur, as documented by K. Yugindro on E‑Pao.net.
A historical account published on E‑Pao.net by K. Yugindro details the permanent rehabilitation of 1,500 Burma Kuki refugee families in Manipur. The resettlement programme spanned from 1968 to 1973, marking a concerted effort by the state to provide long‑term shelter and livelihood to the displaced community.
The rehabilitation process involved allocating land, constructing housing units and integrating the families into local socio‑economic structures. Over the five‑year period, the initiative aimed to transition the refugees from temporary camps to permanent settlements, ensuring access to basic services and agricultural opportunities.
While the article does not elaborate on the specific agencies involved, it underscores the significance of the project as a milestone in Manipur’s refugee policy history. The permanent settlement of these families contributed to the demographic and cultural fabric of the state, reflecting a broader commitment to humanitarian assistance during that era.
The rehabilitation process involved allocating land, constructing housing units and integrating the families into local socio‑economic structures. Over the five‑year period, the initiative aimed to transition the refugees from temporary camps to permanent settlements, ensuring access to basic services and agricultural opportunities.
While the article does not elaborate on the specific agencies involved, it underscores the significance of the project as a milestone in Manipur’s refugee policy history. The permanent settlement of these families contributed to the demographic and cultural fabric of the state, reflecting a broader commitment to humanitarian assistance during that era.