Aizawl: District administrations across all 11 districts of Mizoram are nearing the completion of biometric enrolment for over 31,200 refugees from Myanmar and Bangladesh, as confirmed by state home department officials on Sunday.
Enrolment Progress by District
According to officials, 29,047 Myanmarese and 1,447 Bangladeshi refugees have been biometrically enrolled so far. Six districts—Aizawl, Champhai, Lunglei, Mamit, Khawzawl, and Saitual—have finished enrolment, while Mamit district has achieved 99.86% completion. Hnahthial, home to 622 Myanmar refugees, has reached 90.51% enrolment.
Rice Distribution Initiatives
Several district administrations have begun free distribution of rice to refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs). Lawngtlai district deputy commissioner Donny Lalruatsanga announced that distribution will commence on Tuesday. However, Kolasib district officials plan to conduct a fresh census before distributing rice, citing frequent changes in IDP numbers. District deputy commissioner H Dotinbuaia noted that many IDPs are eager to return to Manipur.
Champhai district, located along the India-Myanmar border, hosts the largest number of Myanmar refugees at 12,083 and has been allocated 4,460 quintals of rice. Lawngtlai and Siaha districts have been allocated 2,794 and 1,118 quintals, respectively.
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About the Author: HC Vanlalruata, based in Aizawl, Mizoram, is known for sharp on-the-ground reporting as a regional stinger. He covers breaking news, ethnic affairs, and border issues from Mizoram, providing real-time updates and local insights for the national daily’s northeast bureau.
