NEW DELHI: Keeping its promise to provide succour to refugees from neighbouring countries, the BJP-led NDA Government today approved a number of facilities to members of minority communities living in India on Long Term Visa (LTV) which include opening of bank account and permission to purchase properties.
The decisions were taken at a meeting of Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, an official statement said.
The facilities will be offered to persons from minority communities of Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan, namely Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians staying on LTV in India.
“The move is aimed at easing out the difficulties being faced by them,” the statement said.
The facilities to be offered are opening of bank account, permission for purchase of property for self-occupation and suitable accommodation for carrying out self–employment, permission to take self-employment, issue of driving licence, PAN card and Aadhar number. (AGENCIES)
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