Guwahati, April 27 -- The Union Home Ministry has cleared financial assistance of Rs 424.36 crore for the upkeep and functioning of relief camps established by the Manipur government to house people displaced by ethnic unrest in the state, officials reported.

In a related decision, the ministry has also approved Rs 523 crore for supporting the rehabilitation process of internally displaced persons (IDPs). The information came through an RTI response filed by Congress leader Hareshwar Goshwami from Manipur, as per the state Home Department.

Official records indicate that 58,881 residents had to leave their homes between May 3, 2023 and March 30, 2026 due to the ongoing violence.

The RTI disclosure further mentioned that 174 relief camps...