In a proactive effort to assess and address the impact of recent floods in Manipur’s Jiribam district, Deputy Commissioner Krishna Kumar, IAS, on Wednesday conducted a detailed ground visit to the flood-affected areas of Borobekra Sub-Division. The visit aimed to evaluate the extent of damage, ensure timely relief, and reassure displaced families of sustained government support. Accompanied by Superintendent of Police Sheikh Mohd Zaib Zakir, IPS, and the Commandant of the 20th Battalion CRPF, the Deputy Commissioner visited several badly affected villages, including Chhotobekra Kaya Punjee, Chhotobekra Bengoli, Bhutangkhal, Borobekra, Jatrapur, and Dholakhal Ching Leikai.
During his tour, Krishna Kumar personally interacted with the flood victims and distributed essential relief supplies, which included rice, daal, mustard oil, salt, and mosquito nets. These items were provided to address both immediate nutritional and health concerns of residents who have been left vulnerable by the floods. At the Borobekra Relief Camp, the Deputy Commissioner engaged directly with Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), listening to their grievances and assuring them that rehabilitation efforts would continue in a structured and sustained manner. As a step towards rebuilding livelihoods and restoring normalcy, a sewing machine and a guitar were handed over to the camp’s residents — symbolizing support for both economic self-reliance and mental well-being.
Reinforcing the state’s commitment to girls’ education and empowerment, the DC also visited Netaji High School, where he distributed “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” T-shirts to all girl students and local women. The gesture underscored the ongoing importance of ensuring that even in times of crisis, education and gender equality remain top priorities. The relief and assessment drive was further strengthened by the presence of Additional Deputy Commissioner Th. Manoranjan, Chief Medical Officer Vinay Prasad Sahu, Sub-Divisional Collector of Borobekra M. Devananda Singh, along with officers from various departments. Their coordinated presence ensured a multi-departmental response to the flood crisis and facilitated real-time decision-making on relief efforts.
