Question
Discuss the Initiative and controversies about the solution to the refugee problem.
Answer
After the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947, there was a massive displacement of people across the border, leading to one of the largest refugee crises in human history. Millions of people were displaced, and many lost their homes, families, and possessions. The Indian government was faced with the daunting task of resettling these refugees and finding a solution to the refugee problem.
The Indian government took several initiatives to address the refugee crisis. One of the most significant initiatives was the establishment of the Ministry of Rehabilitation in 1948, which was tasked with the resettlement of refugees. The government also passed the Displaced Persons (Compensation and Rehabilitation) Act in 1954, which provided compensation and assistance to refugees who had lost their homes and properties during the partition.
