Question : SHELTERS IN GULF COUNTRIES

(a) whether the Government propose to close down the `Shelter` being operated by the Indian Embassy in Kuwait;

(b) if so, the reasons therefore;

(c) if not, whether the Government propose to increase the annual maintenance grant given to the shelter presently;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether the Government propose to start some new `Shelters` in Gulf countries; and

(f) if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF STATE FOR EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI AJIT KUMAR PANJA)

(a) No, Sir.

(b) Does not arise.

(c) & (d) There is no such proposal.

(e) & (f) The matter is under constant review and appropriate measures will be considered as and when they become necessary.