3 weeks ago
Assam announces fresh relief package for flood victims
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.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said a fresh relief package for flood-affected families is being implemented on the ground.
Damage assessment across flood-affected areas will begin from August 9.
Each eligible family will receive interim financial assistance of Rs 15,000, with an extra Rs 10,000 for families in Sivasagar and Charaideo districts.
The government announced an ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh for next of kin of the deceased without requiring a post-mortem report, plus Rs 5 lakh from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund.
Flooding has affected more than 1.68 lakh people across 15 districts of Assam in recent days.
- Who
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and the Assam state government
- What
- A fresh relief package for flood-affected families, including cash assistance, ex gratia payments, loan moratorium and school support
- Where
- Assam, India, including the worst-affected districts Sivasagar and Charaideo
- When
- Announced on Friday; damage assessment will begin from August 9
- Why
- Widespread flooding has affected more than 1.68 lakh people across 15 districts
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.”
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