Question : REFUGEES IN INDIA

(a) whether a large number of refugees from the neighboring countries are coming to India;

(b) if so, the details thereof during the last three years, State-wise and countrywise;

(c) the total number of refugees residing in the country, country-wise; and

(d) the details of the steps taken/ proposed to be taken by the Government jointly with the State Governments to send back such refugees to their respective countries?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS(SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)

(a) to (c): Details of citizens from other countries living in India as refugees and those covered/not covered under UNHCR are not centrally maintained.

(d): As and when refugees request for exit permission, Government grants exit permission liberally.