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Suvendu Announces Rs 241.65 Crore for Malda Flood Victims
Floods and river erosion have caused problems for many people in Malda.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced Rs 241.65 crore in compensation for 24,595 affected people.
Families with homes fully damaged will receive Rs 1.8 lakh, while those with partly damaged homes will receive Rs 90,000.
The money is being sent directly to bank accounts.
Around 5,000 families also received food and other relief, including gifts for the upcoming Puja festival.
Adhikari said the government wants to find a lasting way to reduce flooding and erosion.
An IIT Kanpur team has been asked to prepare a plan, and the state has requested about Rs 3,300 crore from the Centre.
The Centre has approved Rs 500 crore, according to Adhikari.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced Rs 241.65 crore in compensation for 24,595 flood- and erosion-affected people in Malda.
Eligible households will receive Rs 1.8 lakh for a completely damaged home or Rs 90,000 for partial damage, paid directly into bank accounts.
The government provided food supplies and other relief to around 5,000 affected families, including clothes and Puja gifts ahead of Durga Puja.
Adhikari said a proposal of around Rs 3,300 crore for long-term flood and erosion measures had been sent to the Centre, which approved Rs 500 crore.
He said an IIT Kanpur team was preparing a detailed project report and that proposed works would cover affected areas in Malda and downstream parts of Murshidabad.
- Who
- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and 24,595 people affected by floods and river erosion.
- What
- Adhikari announced Rs 241.65 crore in compensation and described relief and plans for long-term flood and erosion control.
- Where
- Malda district, including Manikchak, Ratua-I and English Bazar; proposed works also include areas in Murshidabad.
- When
- Thursday; the article does not specify the date.
- Why
- To compensate people whose homes were damaged and address recurring floods and river erosion.
Adhikari’s claims
Previous government
Use of disaster relief funds
Adhikari’s claims
Adhikari alleged the previous government had not properly used funds from the Central Government’s Calamity Relief Fund and said around Rs 1,700 crore could become available for additional flood-control measures.
Previous government
The article provides no response from the previous government to Adhikari’s allegation.
Response to the floods
Adhikari’s claims
Adhikari said his government had monitored the situation from the first day, delivered compensation, and was pursuing a permanent solution.
Previous government
Adhikari questioned whether previous chief ministers had visited affected areas and provided compensation as quickly; the article provides no response from them.
Key facts
- Compensation announced
- Rs 241.65 crore
- People covered
- 24,595 flood- and erosion-affected people
- Fully damaged home
- Rs 1.80 lakh compensation
- Partially damaged home
- Rs 90,000 compensation
- Families receiving relief
- Around 5,000 families received five days’ food supplies and other relief materials.
- Long-term project proposal
- Around Rs 3,300 crore was proposed; Adhikari said the Centre approved Rs 500 crore.
- Development initiatives
- Adhikari announced development of 353 model villages and the Vibrant Villages programme in 29 border villages.
Quotes
Suvendu Adhikari
West Bengal Chief Minister
“I conducted an aerial survey for 20 minutes and also recorded the situation on my mobile phone.”
thestatesman.com
“I am a disciple of Prime Minister Narendra Modi”
thestatesman.com
Sources
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