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New Delhi, Dec.16 (ANI): The Government on Thursday said the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, which witnessed a revival of stone pelting and attacks on security forces, has improved during the year.

“The Prime Minister convened a meeting of all political parties of Jammu and Kashmir on August 10, 2010. An All Party delegation visited Jammu and Kashmir on September 21-22, 2010. Upon its return, the Union Home Minister submitted a report to the Prime Minister. On September 25, 2010, the CCS considered the report and approved an 8-point plan for J&K,” the Ministry of Home Affairs has said.

The report further said that in pursuance of this plan, the Central Government has released Rs.100 crore to the Government of Jammu and Kashmir for grants to schools and colleges for improvement and addition to the existing infrastructure.

“The Centre has also authorized payment of Rs.5 lakh to the families of each of the deceased in the civil disturbances. Orders were issued appointing Dr. Dileep Padgaonkar, Prof. M.M. Ansari and Prof Radha Kumar as interlocutors to hold sustained and uninterrupted dialogue with all sections of the people of Jammu and Kashmir,” the Ministry of Home Affairs release said.

As per the Home Ministry release two Special Task Forces were constituted on October 13, 2010, one each for Jammu and Ladakh, to examine the developmental needs of the regions with particular reference to deficiencies in infrastructure.

“A new scheme for assistance towards property damaged during action by CPMFs/Army in J&K was announced on June 3, 2010. The scheme provides for compensation of Rs. 10 lakh with 70 percent for capital assets and the remaining 30% for movable property,” said Home Ministry release.

“The annual Amarnathji Yatra concluded on August 24, 2010. Since July 1, 2010 a total of 458,000 pilgrims visited the shrine. Full security was provided to the yatra and no incident of violence was reported,” the release added. (ANI)