The Centre has sanctioned 100 crore rupees as part of the peace package to the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The grant under Special Plan Assistance is meant for schools and colleges for improvement and additions to their existing infrastructure, including class rooms, auditorium, library, playgrounds and toilet complex.The sanction is part of the eight-point Jammu and Kashmir initiative decided at the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security on 25th of this month.The Centre has also advised the Jammu and Kashmir government to constitute a Committee to determine eligibility of the families of those killed in violence since the 11th of June.The Centre in its package had announced grant of ex-gratia relief of 5 lakh rupees each to the families of the deceased persons.
News On AIR | September 29, 2010 5:59 PM
Centre sanctions Rs 100 Cr to J&K as part of peace package