Soon after the first refugees started coming to India, the Department of Home was established to coordinate the immediate relief assistance for them and to find a long term solution for the resettlement of refugees. The resettlement of refugees also involves providing basic amenities and adequate source of livelihood.
TIBETAN SETTLEMENTS IN BHUTAN
Settlements
Towards the end, the Department of Home has established 44 Tibetan settlement offices in India, Nepal, Bhutan and the welfare and interests of these settlements are looked after by their respective Representative or welfare officers. The settlements are primarily assisted by the Government of India and other voluntary aid organizations.
Bhutan Settlement Office administers and overlooks the seven Tibetan settlements under its jurisdiction in Bhutan that are based either on agriculture or Agro industries as listed under.
