(a) whether the Government is aware that due to militancy,education in Jammu and Kashmir has been affected seriously;
(b) whether the Government is considering to provide a special package for education in Jammu and Kashmir;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI M.A.A.FATMI)
(a) to (d) As part of the integrated approach to combat militancy in the State of Jammu
and Kashmir, the Central Government has taken various measures, to offset the adverse impact
of militancy in Jammu and Kashmir with emphasis on economic development, for building up
physical and social infrastructure and improving the productive potential of Jammu and Kashmir.
Economic packages for Jammu and Kashmir have been announced by the Prime Minister during 2003
and 2004. These include components on Education, which are at various stages of implementation.