The J&K government has constituted a high level Apex Committee headed by Minister for Revenue, Mr. Raman Bhalla to monitor the return of Kashmiri Pandit migrants to Valley. The committee will also oversee effective implementation of Prime Minister’s Package already announced for migrant Pandits return. The Prime Minister has announced Rs 1618 crore package for the purpose. The Prime Minister has already in his package announced Rs. 7.5 lakh financial assistance for a family for renovation and reconstruction of their houses located in the valley. The Prime Minister in his package has also announced 6000 government jobs for Kashmiri pandits in the valley, out of which 3000 will be given by State government. Salaries of other 3000 will be borne by the Central government initially. All the Kashmiri pandit migrants who will return to the valley will continue to get the relief for 2 years as per already announced package. Their children will also be given monthly stipend. The package also provides relief for those migrant pandits who have Horticulture and Agriculture land and desire to revive the same.
News On AIR | September 16, 2009 2:04 PM
J&K constitutes Apex Committee to monitor Kashmiri Pandits' return to Valley