Seeking to provide for social, political and economic rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits, Rajya Sabha member Vivek K. Tankha on Friday moved a private member’s Bill in the Upper House, which, he said, was the first of its kind in 32 years.
The Kashmiri Pandits (Recourse, Restitution, Rehabilitation and Resettlement) Bill, 2022, also seeks for Kashmiri Pandits protection of their property, restoration of their cultural heritage, ensuring their safety and security, provision of rehabilitation and resettlement package.
According to the Statements of Objects and Reasons of the Bill, it seeks to bridge the gap between the expectations of the Kashmiri Pandits and the offerings of the government by creating an ecosystem of government support along with empowering the community with regards to their rehabilitation and resettlement in the region.
