The Naga People’s Front (NPF) has lauded the launch of a housing project that will provide 1,000 safe and durable homes for underprivileged tribal families in Ukhrul district.
The initiative, implemented by the Manipur Development Authority (MDA) in collaboration with HRDS India—a Kerala-based NGO working in tribal welfare and low-cost housing—aims to bring “hope and dignity” to families affected by hardship and poverty.
The NPF also acknowledged the efforts of Ram Muivah, MLA of 44-Ukhrul Assembly Constituency, for playing a facilitative role in bridging the gap between the community and the implementing agencies.
Calling for the expansion of similar initiatives to other districts, the NPF highlighted areas such as Churachandpur, Kangpokpi, and parts of the Imphal Valley, where ethnic violence has led to widespread destruction of homes and displacement.
The party further urged the Governor of Manipur and the central government to expedite the Permanent Housing Scheme for displaced families, while also ensuring the effective implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) for affordable housing.
“Coordinated action by the administration, local representatives, and civil society is essential to provide shelter to every deserving family,” the NPF stated in a press release issued from its Central Headquarters in Kohima.