Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Manipuri Dancer Distributes US-Raised Aid in Manipur
A famous Manipuri dancer named Rinku Bhattacharya Das visited Manipur in July 2025 and saw many families living in relief camps because of a conflict.
She felt very sad and wanted to help.
She created a special dance performance with American students to tell their stories.
The performance was very popular and helped raise money for the families.
Now, she is back in Manipur to give the money to the people who need it.
She believes that art can help bring people together and make them aware of the problems in Manipur.
Rinku Bhattacharya Das, a Manipuri dancer, raised funds in the US for IDPs in Manipur.
She created a dance production based on her experiences in Manipur's relief camps.
The performance was well-received and helped mobilize support and donations.
Das is now in Manipur to distribute the raised funds to the IDPs.
She hopes to use art to raise awareness and solidarity for displaced communities.
- Who
- Rinku Bhattacharya Das, a Manipuri dancer and PhD candidate
- What
- Distributing aid to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Manipur
- When
- January 11, 2025
- Where
- Manipur, India
- Why
- To support IDPs affected by the ethnic conflict in Manipur
- Name
- Rinku Bhattacharya Das
- Occupation
- Manipuri Dancer, PhD Candidate, Director of Nrityajyoti Dance Academy
- Initiative
- Raising funds for Manipur IDPs
- Fundraising Method
- Special dance production in the US
- Current Location
- Manipur
- Affiliation
- Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)
- University
- Arizona State University