Announces ex-gratia for victims
Srinagar, Aug 27: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said he spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the flood situation in the Union Territory and apprised him of the extent of damage in the worst-affected areas.
“Spoke to Hon’ble PM @narendramodi Sb a short while ago. I briefed him about the situation in J&K from the worst-hit areas as I toured the parts of Jammu, along the banks of the Tawi, that saw a lot of damage yesterday. I’m grateful for his assurance of continued assistance to the people of J&K,” Omar said in a post on ‘X’.
The Chief Minister, who toured flood-affected areas along river Tawi in Jammu, said the government is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating relief and rehabilitation efforts.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced an ex-gratia of Rs 6 lakh for the next of kin of those who lost their lives in the tragic landslide at Katra near Mata Vaishno Devi shrine – Rs 4.00 lakh from State Disaster Relief Fund and Rs 2.00 lakh per deceased person from Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. He also announced relief for victims of other flood-related incidents reported across Jammu and Kashmir over the past two days with compensation from State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and Rs 2 lakh from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.
The Chief Minister also announced Rs 1 lakh for each person who sustained severe injuries and Rs 25,000 to 50,000 for those who suffered minor injuries in these incidents.
In order to ensure timely response and assistance, the Chief Minister has directed the advance placement of Rs 10 crore with each Deputy Commissioners in Jammu and Kashmir of affected districts. The funds will be utilized to meet immediate requirements of relief, rehabilitation and restoration in the affected areas.
CM Omar Abdullah expressed solidarity with the bereaved families and assured that all possible support will be extended by the government to the victims of these natural calamities.
