Manipur has been grappling with conflict and blockades for nearly two years, severely disrupting daily life. As a landlocked state, it relies heavily on NH-02 and NH-37—its lifelines connecting Imphal to Nagaland and Assam—for essential goods, fuel, medicine, and access to healthcare, education, and jobs. Since the violence began, movement between the valley and hill districts has been severely restricted, worsening the crisis. Residents say both communities are now confined to designated zones, with limited freedom of movement outside their respective areas.