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IDPstands forInternally Displaced Person
Full Form of IDP
What is IDP?
An Internally Displaced Person (IDP) is someone who is forced to flee their home due to conflict, violence, natural disasters, or human rights violations but remains within their country's borders. Unlike refugees, IDPs do not cross an international boundary, which means they are legally under the protection of their own government. In India, IDPs are commonly generated by communal riots, development projects (like dam construction), and climate-induced events such as floods and cyclones. The term is used by relief agencies, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), and state governments when coordinating humanitarian aid. The lack of a specific national legal framework for IDPs in India often leads to challenges in accessing rights, resettlement, and compensation. However, various state-specific policies and Supreme Court judgments have addressed IDP issues. For competitive exams like UPSC Civil Services and state PSCs, understanding the distinction between IDPs and refugees, along with India’s constitutional safeguards, is important. The concept also appears in disaster management syllabi and international human rights discussions.
IDP का फुल फॉर्म
आंतरिक रूप से विस्थापित व्यक्ति
Example
After the devastating floods in Assam, thousands of IDPs were housed in temporary relief camps run by the district administration.
IDP — frequently asked questions
What is the full form of IDP?
The full form of IDP is Internally Displaced Person, a person forced to leave their home but who stays within their own country.
How is an IDP different from a refugee?
An IDP remains within their country's borders, while a refugee crosses an international boundary to seek safety. Refugees get international protection, whereas IDPs are under their own government’s responsibility.
Which Indian laws protect IDPs?
India does not have a standalone IDP law, but protections come from the Constitution (Articles 14, 21), the Disaster Management Act 2005, and various state relief codes. The NHRC and Supreme Court have issued guidelines for IDP welfare.