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More funds to Kerala after assessment of damages: Centre

  •   Thu, Aug 23 2018 10:26:13 PM

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS): Amid the ongoing controversy over government's refusal to accept foreign donations for flood-ravaged Kerala, the Centre on Thursday said the release of Rs 600 crore by it was just advance assistance and additional funds would be released after the assessment of flood damage.

"It is clarified that Rs 600 crore released by Centre is the advance assistance only. Additional funds would be released from NDRF (National Disaster Response Fund) on assessment of the damages as per laid down procedure," said a statement issued by the Home Ministry.

It said the assistance was in addition to Rs 562.45 crore, which was already contributed by Centre in the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF).

"In addition to the financial support, Centre has made available large quantities of emergency food, water, medicines and other essential supplies, including additional allocation of food grains, as requested by the state," it said.

The ministry said normal rules and procedures were set aside in view of emergency nature of the requirement in Kerala while supplying these materials.

It further mentioned the measures announced from different schemes such as ex-gratia payments from Prime Minister's National Relief Funds (PMNRF); building of damaged houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY); additional 5.5 crore person days under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS); national agencies such as NHAI, NTPC and PGCIL to assist the state in repairing national highways and restoring power.

The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC), headed by Cabinet Secretary, monitored and coordinated rescue and relief operations by holding daily meetings from Aug 16-21.

The ministry said over 60,000 human lives were saved in the rescue operations that were carried out using 40 helicopters, 31 aircraft, 182 teams, 18 Medical Teams of Defence forces, 58 teams of NDRF, 7 companies of central armed police forces (CAPF) and over 500 boats.

"The search and rescue operations and mobilisation of resources alone would cost the Centre hundreds of crore of rupees," it said.
  

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  • cyril mathias, udupi

    Fri, Aug 24 2018

    One does not need a mirror to look at his palm. Why does the center need more time to assess the damage?Where there is a will there is a way.Where there is no will assessment by experts is needed...Irony of being technical

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  • Dr.S.Kamath, Mumbai

    Fri, Aug 24 2018

    When Kiran Rijju, Central Minister, visited Kerala he offered 80 Crores. Rajnath Singh, the Home Minister, allotted 100 Crores. Narendra Modi offered 500 Crores as the first installment. These amount to a total of 680 Crores. Apart from these the Central Government allotted 2 lakh each for the kins of the deceased and Rs 50000 each for the injured. The Central Government also mobilised into service 67 helicopters, 24 aeroplanes, 548 motor boats, 6900 life jackets, 3600 life belts, 2100 rain coats, 13000 Gum boots, 167 light towers, 3 lakh food packets, 6 lakh litres of milk, 14 lakh litres water, 150 water purificant units and special trains with food and medicine. Road stretching 15000 kms have to be reconstructed, which have been taken up by the Centre/ National High Way Authority. Rs 7500 crore is needed for that. 3000 crore is required for the reconstruction of a minimum of one lakh houses, the amount of which will be directly credited into the account of the beneficiaries by the Central Government. An estimated Rs 10000 Crores is required for making up the loss of our farms which will also be mobilised by the centre.
    Altogether-
    Funds allotted
    For roads- 7500 Crores
    For houses- 3000 crores
    For crops- 10000 crores
    Amount received so far from the Centre- 1626 crores
    Total amount allotted by Central Government for Kerala- Rs 22,126 Crores.

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Fri, Aug 24 2018

    what u did in da survey. 1nly bla, bla show.... take time & assess 1st. it is a national disaster like your admin.

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  • Ozy, DAKSHINA KANNADA

    Fri, Aug 24 2018

    By the time assessment is over half Kerala will be finished.

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  • G R PRABHUJI, Mangalore

    Fri, Aug 24 2018

    Central Government intention is how to get votes in 2019. By hook or crook.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Fri, Aug 24 2018

    Center has no other option because Advanced countries are queuing up with their Funds ...

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  • Max and Jessie Rasquinha, Mangalore - Houston/Dallas, Texas, U.S.A.

    Fri, Aug 24 2018

    It is truly amazing to witness thru various Newspapers, broadcasts and publicities that most of the rescue operations in and around the flood devastated area of Kerala is well under control, and all the emergency measures are being carried out smoothly and successfully.

    These are all acts of God that shatter the daily normalcy of life, but when human effort is combined together with determination and togetherness, the ultimate benefit to the suffering people is smoothly handed over with a view to improve tomorrow. The loss sustained in and around Kerala is massive indeed, where so many new lessons are learned every day with a view to help people distressed in the tragedy where homes are destroyed and hundreds of people are dead.

    May God help us all.

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  • Sahil, Mangaluru

    Fri, Aug 24 2018

    When feel thirsty require water immediately.central promises like need to dig a bore well or water pond then need test the water then need to certify the water then need to get approval. Then need to supply the water by this time this generation will be vanished.

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