Findings from the Report:

• Aspirations for Return and Rehabilitation: Despite widespread misconceptions, 62% of respondents express hope for returning to Kashmir, with security as the primary concern. Importantly, 42.8% prioritize government-facilitated group settlements, reflecting a strong collective will for structured rehabilitation.
• Property Ownership and Use: Contrary to narratives suggesting widespread property sales, 66.6% of respondents still own properties in Kashmir, although 74.7% report these properties are unused or dysfunctional. Only 44.1% sold their properties, largely under distress conditions in the 1990s, debunking the myth of voluntary disengagement from ancestral land.
• Property Purchases: Over 12% of respondents have purchased new property post-exile, highlighting the enduring emotional and cultural ties to Kashmir.
• Locational Displacement: 61.3% relocated up to three times, and 48.6% live in migrant camps, highlighting prolonged instability and the urgent need for durable settlement solutions.
• Economic and Political Marginalization: High levels of underemployment and inadequate political representation persist, with 58.9% reporting political discrimination and 63% expressing concerns towards their rehabilitation efforts.