Jammu, February 4, 2026 : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday stated that fresh registration under the Kashmir migrant relief assistance scheme is not being entertained at present, citing the improved law and order situation in the Kashmir Valley.
Replying to a written Assembly question raised by National Conference MLA Mubarak Gul, the Chief Minister said the matter was reviewed in a meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary on July 12, 2023, where it was concluded that the prevailing situation in the Valley does not justify fresh registrations under the migrant relief category at this stage.
Abdullah clarified that the Prime Minister’s Return and Rehabilitation Package for Kashmiri Migrants is designed to facilitate the voluntary, safe and dignified return of migrants while ensuring their socio-economic security through housing, employment, education and other support measures.
He informed the House that the proposal to enhance the existing migrant relief assistance, keeping in view inflation and the rising cost of living, has already been examined at the Union Territory level and taken up with the Ministry of Home Affairs, which is the competent authority to take a final decision.
Providing details, the Chief Minister said the comprehensive rehabilitation package was announced in 2009 with a financial outlay of ₹1,618.40 crore. The scheme offers a holistic framework for restoring livelihoods, housing, education and financial stability of the migrant community.
The package includes monthly cash relief to registered migrant families, student scholarships, employment opportunities, residential support, construction of transit accommodation, assistance to agriculturalists and horticulturalists, and waiver of interest on loans.
On employment, Abdullah said the Centre sanctioned 3,000 posts under the Prime Minister’s Rehabilitation Package (PMRP) in 2009 and another 3,000 posts under the Prime Minister’s Development Package (PMDP) in 2015, taking the total to 6,000 posts for migrant youth.
“Appointment orders have been issued to 5,896 candidates, achieving 98.26 per cent coverage. The remaining 104 posts are at different stages of recruitment,” he added.
Regarding housing, the Chief Minister said 6,000 transit accommodation units were sanctioned in December 2015 for migrant government employees. Of these, 4,096 flats were completed by December 2025, while 1,904 units are under construction and are expected to be completed during the 2026–27 financial year.
Out of the completed flats, 3,250 units have already been allotted.
He further clarified that there is no proposal to establish additional migrant transit camps in the Valley, as the existing 6,000 units across 20 locations are considered sufficient to meet current residential requirements.
