The order, issued by the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO), Kakching, said the decision was taken in view of the improved law and order situation and ongoing rehabilitation measures, particularly for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from Sugnu, Wapokpi, Tengjeng and Serou.

Authorities said these developments have enabled many displaced families to safely return to their respective homes and localities.

The relief camps set to be closed include Old Age Home Kakching, Kaliyan Ashram Kakching, Indoor Stadium Kakching, Kongoi Bazar Community Hall, SC/ST Hostel (KMC), Yumbimacha High School, Keirak Sanatombi High School, Hiyanglam Girls' Junior High School, Sekmaijin Maning Leikai Panchayat Ghar, Lamjao Upper Primary School, and Langmeidong Higher Secondary School, officials said.

Officials clarified that IDPs from other sensitive areas, such as Moreh, Napat and other vulnerable areas who are unable to return home at present, will be relocated to Yangbi Girls' High School in Wabagai, Kakching district.

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This initiative is part of the state government's broader rehabilitation plan for over 60,000 displaced persons affected by the unrest that erupted on May 3, 2023, between Kuki-Zo and Meitei communities.

According to officials, as of January 2026, more than 3,700 families, around 16,500 individuals, have been resettled, with Rs 124 crore released for rehabilitation efforts. The state government aims to resettle about 10,000 families comprising around 40,000 IDPs by March 31, 2026, focusing on rebuilding homes, restoring livelihoods, and ensuring access to education.

As part of the reconstruction program, about 7,000 houses have been sanctioned under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Gramin (PMAY-G). Officials emphasized that the objective is to provide a secure and sustainable return to normal life for all displaced families, marking a significant milestone in the state's recovery process.