Lok Sabha Question No. 4482 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-03-23
Subject: Reports of Death, Injured and House Arrests in Kashmir
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Kunwar Danish Ali

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4482

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 23 RD  MARCH, 2021/ CHAITRA 2, 1943 (SAKA)

REPORTS OF DEATH, INJURED AND HOUSE ARRESTS IN KASHMIR

4482. KUNWAR DANISH ALI:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) the number of people who has died/been inured/ under house arrest after abrogation of Article 370, districtwise; and

(b)  the  steps  being  taken  by  the  Government  for  the  betterment  for  the Kashmiris and Kashmir?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

(SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

(a)  The  details  regarding  district  wise  number  of  people  died  or  injured after abrogation of Article 370 are at Annexure.

(b) The Government is fully committed for the overall development of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and has taken several steps in this regard, which include:-

i) Accelerating implementation of the Prime Minister's Development Package (PMDP) that was announced on 7 thNovember 2015 at a cost of Rs. 80,068 crore. Out of 63 projects pertaining to 15 Ministries, 54 projects are  being   implemented  in  Union  Territory of Jammu  and  Kashmir  at   a

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 4482 FOR 23.03.2021

cost of Rs.58,627 crore and the remaining in the Union Territory of Ladakh. These include major projects relating to  Road,  Power,  Health,  Education, Tourism,  Agriculture,  rehabilitation  schemes  for  Kashmiri  migrants,  Skill development  sectors  etc.  Out  of  54  projects,  20  projects  have  been completed  /substantially  completed,  and  remaining  34  projects  are  at various stages of implementation.

ii)  Government  of  Jammu  &  Kashmir  has  set-up  Jammu  &  Kashmir Infrastructure Development Finance Corporation (JKIDFC) to raise loans up to  Rs.  8,000  crore  for  completion  of  nearly  6,000  projects  that  were languishing  for  years.  2,367  such  projects  have  been  approved  with  an amount of Rs. 7125.49 crore and 800 projects worth Rs.997.27 crore have already been completed.

iii) All the flagship schemes of the Government of India including individual beneficiary centric schemes are also being proactively implemented in UT of J&K.

iv)  The  Central  Government  has  approved  a  new  Industrial  Development Scheme for Jammu and Kashmir with an outlay of Rs. 28,400 Crore to boost industrial activity while nurturing existing industries as well.

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 4482 FOR 23.03.2021

v)  For  setting  up  of  new  Industrial  Estates  in  J&K,  the  Government  of Jammu & Kashmir has created a Land Bank of 29,030 kanals during 202021.

vi) The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has approved business revival package of Rs. 1,352.99 Crore on 25 th  September, 2020 etc.

vii)  The new Wool Processing, Handicrafts and Handloom Policy 2020 has been adopted for promotion and development of Handicrafts and Handloom sector.

viii) The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has approved a new Financial Support Scheme to the tune of Rs. 1.00 lac for each Cooperative/Self Help Group in the Handicrafts and Handloom Sector.

ix) The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has approved a new Credit Card Scheme  for  providing  a  loan  of  Rs.  2.00  lac  for  Artisans/Weavers  with interest subvention of 7% for five years.

x) MoU has been signed under 'Samarth Programme' to promote online sale of genuine Handloom and Handicrafts products directly by Artisans/Weavers.

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xi)  Under  the  Central  Sector  Scheme  'PRASAD',  construction  of  tourist interpretation centre at Dargah Hazratbal has been completed.

xii) Jammu Ropeway has been completed and Phase-II of Jammu Ropeway from Mahamaya to Baghe-Bahu section has also been commissioned.

xiii)  To  boost industrial growth, a total number of 456 MoUs amounting to Rs.  23,152.17  crore  have  been  signed  with  potential  investors  since  the creation of UT of Jammu and Kashmir.

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## L.S.US.Q.NO. 4482 FOR 23.03.2021 ANNEXURE

## District wise no. of civilian killed/injured in Kashmir after abrogation of Article 370

| District   | No. of people Killed/Injured in militancy related incidents   | No. of people Killed/Injured in militancy related incidents   | No. of people Killed/Injured in Law and order incidents   | No. of people Killed/Injured in Law and order incidents   |
|------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|
|            | Killed                                                        | Injured                                                       | Killed                                                    | Injured                                                   |
| Srinagar   | 9                                                             | 69                                                            | 0                                                         | 9                                                         |
| Budgam     | 2                                                             | 4                                                             | 0                                                         | 1                                                         |
| Ganderbal  | 0                                                             | 0                                                             | 0                                                         | 0                                                         |
| Baramulla  | 3                                                             | 43                                                            | 0                                                         | 4                                                         |
| Sopore     | 0                                                             | 0                                                             | 0                                                         | 0                                                         |
| Kupwara    | 1                                                             | 1                                                             | 0                                                         | 3                                                         |
| Handwara   | 0                                                             | 0                                                             | 0                                                         | 1                                                         |
| Bandipora  | 3                                                             | 0                                                             | 0                                                         | 0                                                         |
| Anantnag   | 6                                                             | 22                                                            | 0                                                         | 1                                                         |
| Pulwama    | 12                                                            | 24                                                            | 0                                                         | 4                                                         |
| Kulgam     | 15                                                            | 3                                                             | 0                                                         | 1                                                         |
| Awantipora | 0                                                             | 0                                                             | 0                                                         | 29                                                        |
| Shopian    | 8                                                             | 2                                                             | 0                                                         | 0                                                         |
| Total      | 59                                                            | 168                                                           | 0                                                         | 53                                                        |

As reported by Govt. of J&K, no person is under house arrest. However, post 5 th August, 2019, certain persons were taken into preventive custody to prevent commission of offences involving breach of peace and tranquility, activities prejudicial to the security of the State and maintenance of public order.

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