Only three of 6,510 Kashmiri migrant families that initially expressed willingness to return to the region have permanently settled in the Valley, a Parliamentary panel observed, asking the government to undertake a comprehensive assessment of the security, housing, livelihood, education and social concerns that are holding them back. The panel led by Dr Radha Mohan Das Agrawal sought detailed information on the rehabilitation of displaced Hindu migrant populations. (In picture: Kashmiri Pandit devotees light earthen lamps during the annual Hindu festival in the Kheer Bhawani Temple) (HT Photos) Also read: Demand of statehood restoration would remain a priority: J&K CM “The committee observes that, despite 6,510 families initially expressing willingness to return, only three families have permanently resettled in the Kashmir Valley. It, therefore, recommends a comprehensive assessment of the security, housing, livelihood, education and social concerns inhibiting return, including a structured survey of migrant families residing outside the Union Territory (of J&K), so that the rehabilitation package may be suitably reviewed and a safe, voluntary and dignified return facilitated,” the department related standing committee …