A one-day District Level Convergence Meeting focused on the “Issues of Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Children” took place at the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office in Kakching District. Organized by the Manipur Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MCPCR) in collaboration with local authorities, the meeting gathered notable figures, including MCPCR Chairperson Keisam Pradikumar, Deputy Commissioner Uppuluri Chaitanya, Superintendent of Police Priyadarshini Laishram, and other district officials.
Keisam Pradikumar outlined the MCPCR’s objective to provide interventions for internally displaced children, emphasizing protection and mental health. He highlighted the Commission’s grassroots-level involvement and expressed optimism for continued positive developments in the district. He noted the Kakching Child Welfare Committee’s active engagement, particularly in establishing a bank account for children to aid their education and career development.
Pradikumar also discussed the recently drafted State Action Plan for the protection of IDP children, designed to provide transition support for these families when they return to their villages from relief camps. DC Uppuluri Chaitanya urged collective cooperation among stakeholders to ensure the welfare of IDP children.
During the meeting, a detailed overview of the challenges faced by IDP children in Kakching District was presented by Maibam Robindro Singh, the District Child Protection Officer. The session also featured discussions between officials and IDPs, along with the presentation of draft copies of the State Action Plan to key district officials.
