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Bengal CM aids fishermen families after trawler tragedy
The Chief Minister of West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, gave Rs 5 lakh to the families of fishermen who died in a trawler accident.
He promised jobs for one member from each family and scholarships for the children.
The government will also improve safety for fishermen by adding better technology and control rooms.
The Chief Minister criticized the previous government for not using disaster funds properly and announced plans to strengthen the disaster response team.
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari handed over Rs 5 lakh cheques to families of deceased fishermen.
Government to provide one job per bereaved family and educational assistance for children.
Announced improvements in coastal safety, including advanced technology and control rooms.
Criticized previous government for inadequate disaster response and unutilized funds.
Strengthening the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) with modern equipment and teams.
- Who
- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari
- What
- Announced aid and safety measures for fishermen families after a trawler tragedy
- Where
- Ramnagar, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal
- When
- July 26, 2024
- Why
- To provide financial assistance, employment, and improve coastal safety
Government Support
Criticism of Previous Government
Disaster Response
Government Support
The current government is strengthening the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and improving coastal safety measures.
Criticism of Previous Government
The previous government was criticized for not utilizing the State Disaster Response Fund effectively and for inadequate coastal policing.
Key facts
- Financial Assistance
- Rs 5 lakh each to bereaved families
- Employment
- One government job per affected family
- Scholarship
- Rs 4,000 monthly for children up to age 18
- Widow Pension
- Rs 1,500 monthly
- Annapurna Bhandar Scheme
- Rs 3,000 monthly for eligible women
- Coastal Safety Measures
- Advanced technology and control rooms for better emergency response
Quotes
Suvendu Adhikari
Chief Minister of West Bengal
“I have instructed the BDO to ensure that widows who have not yet been covered under the ‘Annapurna Bhandar’ scheme are included. Our widow pension is Rs 1,500, while the ‘Annapurna Bhandar’ scheme provides an eligible woman Rs 3,000. Necessary arrangements will be made so that they get the benefit”
theprint.in
“"Money can never compensate for the loss of a loved one, but the government has a humanitarian and social responsibility to stand by these families in their time of grief," Adhikari said.”
thestatesman.com
Sources
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