With reference to the Manipur ethnic conflict and government assistance, consider the following statements: 1. The Manipur Cabinet approved a one-time ₹10 lakh assistance for the kin of 49 missing persons. 2. The Cabinet increased ex-gratia assistance for Army and CAPF to match State police rates. 3. The ethnic conflict since May 3, 2023, resulted in over 100,000 deaths. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Manipur Cabinet approves ₹10 lakh assistance for kin of 49 missing since May 3

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Left-wing extremism· Prelims· 2 October 2026

Internal security and disaster management: a GS3 case study on ethnic conflict and state-led compensation.

Why in news

The Manipur Cabinet approved a one-time ₹10 lakh assistance for the kin of 49 people missing since the May 3, 2023 ethnic conflict.

Background

The Manipur Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Yunman Khemchand Singh, approved financial aid for families of missing persons. The conflict since May 3, 2023, resulted in 306 deaths and the displacement of over 60,000 people.

Facts for Prelims

FactManipur Cabinet approved ₹10 lakh one-time assistance for kin of 49 missing persons.
FactEthnic conflict since May 3, 2023, resulted in 306 deaths and over 60,000 displaced.
FactCabinet increased ex-gratia assistance for Army and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) to match State police rates.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the Manipur ethnic conflict and government assistance, consider the following statements:

The Manipur Cabinet approved a one-time ₹10 lakh assistance for the kin of 49 missing persons.
The Cabinet increased ex-gratia assistance for Army and CAPF to match State police rates.
The ethnic conflict since May 3, 2023, resulted in over 100,000 deaths.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)2 only
(b)3 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: The conflict resulted in 306 deaths.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the challenges in managing internal ethnic conflicts and the role of state-led compensation schemes in restoring communal harmony in Manipur.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Institutional friction: Coordination gaps between State police and Central Armed Police Forces during internal security operations
Social fragmentation: Long-term impact of mass displacement on communal fabric and demographic stability
Fiscal policy: Balancing immediate ex-gratia relief with long-term rehabilitation of displaced populations

Keywords: Internal Security · Ethnic Conflict · Ex-gratia Assistance · Displacement · Communal Harmony

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