JAMMU, Feb 4: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday clarified that new registrations under the Kashmir migrant relief assistance scheme are not being processed, citing the improved law and order situation in the valley.
Addressing a written question by National Conference MLA Mubarak Gul in the Assembly, Abdullah said the Prime Minister’s Return and Rehabilitation Package for Kashmiri Migrants aims to facilitate voluntary, safe, and dignified return while ensuring socio-economic support, including housing, employment, education, and financial assistance.
“Fresh cases for registration under Kashmir migrant relief assistance are not being entertained at present,” he said, referring to a July 12, 2023, meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary. The improved security situation, he added, does not justify opening new registrations at this stage. Proposals to enhance existing relief assistance to account for inflation and rising living costs have been forwarded to the Ministry of Home Affairs for final approval.
Abdullah detailed that the comprehensive PMRP, announced in 2009 with a financial outlay of Rs 1,618.40 crore, provides a holistic framework for migrant welfare. The scheme includes residential support for migrant families, transit accommodations for government employees, continuation of monthly cash relief, scholarships, employment opportunities, and loan interest waivers.
On employment, he said the Centre sanctioned 6,000 posts under the PMRP and PMDP, of which 5,896 have been filled, achieving 98.26% coverage, with the remaining posts under recruitment.
Regarding transit housing, Abdullah said 6,000 units were sanctioned in December 2015, with 4,096 completed as of December 2025 and 1,904 under construction, expected to be ready in 2026-27. So far, 3,250 flats have been allotted to eligible employees. He emphasized that these complexes are equipped with essential amenities and security arrangements.
The Chief Minister also confirmed that there are no plans to establish additional migrant transit camps, as the ongoing construction across 20 locations will meet the residential requirements of migrant employees.