Statistical information relating to the influx of Refugees from East Bengal into India till 30^th September, 1971

Government of India,

Ministry of Labour and Rehabilitation,

Department of Branch Secretariat

( For a series of reports on the issue of Influx in Assam during creation of Bangladesh please visit the previous parts published on February 21, March 2,7,14,21,30 and April 4, 13, and 21)

Foreword

In the period following the Civil War and Pak Army atrocities in East Bengal, our country has had to face the unending trial of influx of refugees crossing border from all points. During the short span of 190 days as many as 9 million refugees have sought refuge in India. The rate of Influx has been as high as 2000 persons per hour round the clock from 25^th March 1971 to 30^th September 1971. The influx still continues unabated. On humanitarian considerations, the Government of India have extended a massive relief assistance to the entering trains of refugees.

This booklet is on Statistical information relating to the influx of Refugees from East Bengal into India till 30^th September, 1971” is the third in series. It seeks to present certain basic information on the refugees and reflects the magnitude of the problem in different regions and the efforts made by the Government and volunteer organisations to provide them with the much needed assistance. Data contained in this booklet is also consists on the trend of influx, comparative study of the refugee population, with the normal population of the States, refugee population in camps and outside, various amenities provide to the refugees and relief aid materials received from foreign countries etc.

PN Luthra

Additional Secretary to the Government of India,

Calcutta, the 15^th October, 1971

1. Influx of refugees from East Bengal into India since partition

(persons in thousand)

2. Causes of migration of refugees from East Bengal

(persons in thousand)

3. Trends of current influx

4. General Influx of refugees Vis-a-Vis normal population in the concerned states

(persons in thousand)

5. Monthly statewise arrivals of refugees from East Bengal

(persons in thousand)

(TO BE CONTINUED.....)

(Source : Assam State Archives)