J&K draft of return policy for militants: Rs 6,000 stipend, jobs

Why in news?
  • New reintegration policy draft that is under the consideration of the J&K government headed by Governor Satya Pal Malik to encourage militants hailing from the state to give up arms.
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  • About Reintegration Policy
    (1) J&K govt is considering a policy for return of youth from militancy.
    (2) The policy draft is presently at the pre-SAC stage.
    (3) The State Administrative Council (SAC) is the body governing J&K, which is under President’s rule, and is led by the Governor and includes his four advisors and a Chief Secretary.
  • Features
    (1) Addresses the need for rehabilitation at a policy level through a two-pronged approach: reformative measures and opportunities of livelihood.
    (2) provision for a monthly stipend of Rs 6,000 for a militant who surrenders with a view to encourage him to join the mainstream.
    (3) Will not cover militants found to have been involved in heinous crimes.
Source
Indian express




Posted by Jawwad Kazi on 12th Mar 2019
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