Minister of State for Revenue, Relief and Rehabilitation Ajaz Ahmed Khan while replying to a Calling Attention Notice by Vijay Bakaya in the Legislative Council said that in order to implement the package, applications were invited from migrants who were willing to return to the Valley.
Though 4,898 families applied, only one family has returned so far, he said, adding that the others did not pursue the matter further.
The minister said under the package construction of transit accommodation was taken up at Vessu, Hawal, Baramulla and Kupwara. As many as 335 of total 495 transit units have already been completed, he added. Eighteen flats at Mattan and 200 at Sheikhpora were also built for the purpose.
He said under the employment component of the package 3,000 posts were created in 2009 and separate rules were notified for making recruitment against these posts. So far, appointment orders have been issued to 2,184 candidates, of which 1,446 have joined in various departments, he said.
The minister said the state government was keen to facilitate return of Kashmiri migrants to the valley, but "they cannot be forced for the same".
It is expected that after the revised package, which was approved by the state cabinet and has been submitted to the Centre, was cleared there would be visible progress on ground and people may return.