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Assam announces fresh relief package for flood victims

Assam announces fresh relief package for flood victims
Assam announces fresh relief package for flood victims; damage assessment to begin soon · thehansindia.com

Many people in Assam, a state in India, have been affected by big floods.

The government of Assam announced a special help package for these families.

The Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, said the help is already being given to people.

Each family will get some money to buy their immediate needs like food and water.

Families in the two worst-hit districts will get a little extra money.

If someone lost their life in the floods, their family will get financial support too.

People also do not need to pay back their loans for six months.

The government will check how much damage the floods caused, starting from August 9.

Children who lost their schoolbooks will get help to replace them.

The government is working to make sure everyone gets the support they need.

Key facts

Interim financial assistance
Rs 15,000 per eligible family
Additional assistance (worst-affected districts)
Rs 10,000 for families in Sivasagar and Charaideo
Ex gratia for deceased
Rs 4 lakh for next of kin, no post-mortem report required
Chief Minister's Relief Fund
Additional Rs 5 lakh for families of flood victims
Loan relief
Six-month moratorium on loan repayments plus extended repayment tenure
Flood impact
Over 1.68 lakh people affected across 15 districts
Damage assessment start
August 9

Quotes

Himanta Biswa Sarma

Chief Minister of Assam

“Every relief measure announced is being backed by swift implementation on the ground. We are delivering immediate assistance, supporting rehabilitation and ensuring our flood-affected families receive the help they deserve.”
thehansindia.com

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