Cabinet allows refugees to open bank account and purchase properties

New Delhi: In line with its promise to provide relief to refugees from neighbouring nations, the Centre on Wednesday cleared a slew of facilities to members of minority communities living in India on Long Term Visas (LTV) which include opening of bank account and permission to purchase properties.

The decisions were taken at a meeting of the Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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, issue of driving licence, PAN card and Aadhar number.