Nasir distributes medical relief cheques among KPs

JAMMU: Minister of State for Home and Revenue, Mr. Nasir Aslam Wani, distributed medical relief cheques among 33 Kashmiri Pandit families, here today. A total of Rs 8.30 lakhs was given as relief out of Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.
MLC Sh. Vijaya Bakaya was also present on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister emphasized that rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandit community is top priority of the Government. “Chief Minister Mr. Omar Abdullah is committed to ameliorating the sufferings of our Kashmiri brethren. Jagti township at Nagrota is one small step towards rehabilitation of Kashmiri families. Under PM’s Relief Package, over 2,000 KP youth are performing their duties in various districts of Kashmir Valley,” the Minister said.
Mr. Nasir Aslam urged the Kashmir Pandit community to avail benefits of Health Insurance scheme, which will pave way for them to avail the best medical facilities available in the country. “By contributing a small matching contribution, you can get cashless and hassle-free medical facilities that can provide succour in the long run,” the Minister stated.
In his address, Mr. Bakaya thanked the Government for providing relief to the Kashmiri Pandit community. “The Chief Minister has gone whole hog to address the basic issue of rehabilitation of KPs and their return to Kashmir,” he said, adding the Government is committed to improve the basic living condition of KPs across the State. He also advocated cooperative housing schemes for KPs in Kashmir valley.