Following an invitation from Judy Gachui Shangrei, the nominee of Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen, a delegation from the Tribal Youth Council Manipur (TYCM), led by President Momo Tantanga, convened at the Minister’s Office to discuss critical tribal issues. The meeting focused on recruitment for vacant positions in the Directorate of Tribal Affairs & Hills Department, the Tribal Research Institute (TRI), and the Manipur Tribal Development Corporation (MTDC). Additionally, issues surrounding the implementation of programs under the National Scheduled Tribes Finance & Development Corporation (NSTFDC), the strengthening of the Manipur State Commission for Scheduled Tribes (MSCST), and the establishment of MLAs’ offices in tribal constituency headquarters were deliberated. The outcome of the meeting was described as positive and fruitful, affirming the effective functioning of Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen’s office, as noted by the TYCM, which appreciated her commitment to tribal welfare.
The TYCM expressed optimism that Deputy Chief Minister Kipgen would continue to address longstanding tribal concerns promptly. Furthermore, a separate meeting was held following an invitation from the Director of the Tribal Affairs & Hills Department, Rangnamei Rang Peter, regarding the establishment of a Tribal Girls’ Hostel at Old Lambulane, Imphal. During this meeting, the Director outlined the challenges in operationalizing the hostel and assured the TYCM delegation that it would be functional by June 2026 for the upcoming academic session. In light of this assurance, the TYCM decided to defer its planned agitation; however, they stated that if the government does not fulfill its commitment, they would escalate peaceful forms of protest. Overall, the events reflect the continued engagement between tribal representatives and government officials in addressing developmental concerns for the tribal communities in Manipur.
