Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has said that the proposal for enhancing the monthly relief assistance to Kashmiri and Jammu migrants has been submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs for approval.
The government also informed that out of 1,263 pending cases of provisionally registered migrants, 351 have been cleared while 658 have been recommended for cancellation.
In a written reply to an un-starred question during the ongoing 4th Session of the J&K Legislative Assembly, the government said that migrants registered under the relief category are currently receiving free ration, 9 kg of rice, 2 kg of atta per person, and 1 kg of sugar per family along with a cash assistance of Rs 3,250 per person per month, capped at Rs 13,000 per family.
“The enhancement of relief assistance is within the domain of the Ministry of Home Affairs. A proposal for the same has already been submitted to the MHA for consideration,” the reply stated.
On the issue of pending migrant registration cases, the government said screening committees have reviewed 1,263 cases, clearing 351, while 658 were recommended for cancellation based on CID and District Magistrate reports. However, taking a sympathetic view, the government has decided to give those individuals an opportunity to explain why their provisional registration should not be revoked.
The reply also said that 239 cases are pending due to the non-receipt of CID and DM reports, which are being pursued with concerned offices for early completion.
Regarding the condition of residential flats in Jagti Township, the government said a Detailed Project Report worth Rs 8,490.15 lakh has been prepared, with Rs 6,932.85 lakh earmarked for repair and renovation of blocks at TRT Jagti and Nagrota.
On construction of new residential quarters for PM Package employees, the government said work on 6,000 transit accommodations under PMDP-2015 is progressing well. “As of September 2025, 3,736 flats have been completed — 1,248 up to FY 2023-24, 1,904 in FY 2024-25, and 584 during the current fiscal. Efforts are underway to complete the remaining units within the stipulated time frame,” it said.
The government also informed that the provision of compassionate appointments for the next of kin of PM Package employees who died in harness has been formally included under the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme, 2022 through an amendment issued via SO No. 397 dated August 16, 2024.(KNS)
