Question : REPATRIATION OF REFUGEES

(a) the number of refugees from different countries particularly from Pakistan awaiting repatriation to their respective countries of origin;

(b) whether there have been repatriation of some refugees during the last three years;

(c) if so, the details thereof, country-wise; and

(d) the steps taken during the last three years to ensure repatriation of these refugees and the results thereof?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI CH. VIDYASAGAR RAO)


(a): The number of foreigners who have sought refuge in India is given below. Of these, only Srilankans and Tibetans are referred to as Refugees:

Srilankans	:	64,254	Tibetans	:	83,376	Afghans	:	11,753	Bangladeshis	:	38,299	Myanmmarese	:	419	Iranians	:	57	Iraqi	:	3	Malaysian	:	2
 1,98,163
Total	: (As on 31.12.2001)