Jammu: The Centre on Wednesday said Kashmiri pandit
migrants would be consulted on issues regarding their return
to the valley and rehabilitation.
"Kashmiri pandit migrants will be consulted on every
issue regarding their return to the valley... I have heard your
problems, concerns and apprehensions and will address them
faithfully, sincerely and to the best of my ability. My focus
will be on results," Union Home Minister P Chidambaram said
while interacting with a group of migrants at Nagrota Camp in
Jagti, 15 km from here.
Earlier in the day, the Home Minister held meeting with
members of the apex committee of Kashmiri pandits at Jagti
satellite township where flats are being constructed for the
migrants.
Talking to reporters later, Chidambaram, who was on a
one-day visit to the city, said the construction of 2,160
flats would be completed in the township by December and the
remaining 2,050 flats will be ready by May 2010.
During the meet, the apex committee members raised
various issues concerning the displaced Kashmiri pandits.
They demanded immediate implementation of employment
package and enhancement of cash relief to the migrants.
The Home Minister said he would discuss the committee`s
demand with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
Bureau Report
