“According to an assessment it was found that there are a number of migrants in 13 more districts ( notified on May 28). The States have been made aware that provisions exist that could help the migrants in acquiring citizenship if they fulfill the criteria,” said the official. Citizenship is a Home Ministry subject but it can delegate powers to States for specific objective. Though the precise number of such migrants who availed the LTV and are eligible for citizenship is not known, officials estimate the number to be around two lakh. The LTV, initially given for a period of five years, is a precursor of Citizenship.

Source: The Hindu June 04, 2021 15:11 UTC