An advisor to the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister has urged the revival of a high-level committee tasked with overseeing the return and rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits. The committee was originally established in 2009 by the then state government, also led by the National Conference, to facilitate the process and monitor the implementation of central rehabilitation measures.
Background of the Committee
The apex committee was formed to address the displacement of Kashmiri Pandits, a community that left the Kashmir Valley due to militancy in the early 1990s. Its mandate included coordinating efforts for their safe return and ensuring the execution of government schemes for their rehabilitation.
Current Status and Call for Revival
The advisor highlighted that the committee has been inactive, hindering progress. He emphasized the need to reconstitute it to accelerate the return process and address grievances. The call comes amid ongoing discussions about the community's resettlement and integration.
- The committee was initially set up in 2009 under the Abdullah-led government.
- It aimed to oversee rehabilitation measures announced by the central government.
- Revival is seen as crucial for effective implementation of policies.
This development underscores the continued focus on the rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits, a sensitive issue in the region's politics.
