Cyclone Yaas: PM announces Rs 1K cr relief package after aerial survey


New Delhi, May 28 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday conducted an aerial survey to review the damages caused by the severe cyclonic storm ‘Yaas in Odisha and West Bengal.

Expressing solidarity with the people affected by the cyclonic storm, the Prime Minister announced financial assistance of Rs 1,000 crore for immediate relief activities. Of this, Rs 500 crore would be given to Odisha, while the remaining amount would be allotted to West Bengal and Jharkhand on the basis of the extent of damage.

The Union government will also deploy an inter-ministerial team to visit the states to assess the extent of damage, based on which further assistance will be announced.

The Centre has assured all help for restoration and rebuilding of the infrastructure in the affected areas.

An amount of Rs 2 lakh ex gratia would be given to the next of kin of the deceased, while Rs 50,000 would be given to the injured persons.

During his visit to Odisha and West Bengal to review the situation arising out of cyclone Yaas, the Prime Minister undertook an aerial survey of the affected areas in Bhadrak and Baleswar districts in Odisha, and East Midnapore in West Bengal.

In Bhubaneswar, the Prime Minister chaired a meeting to review the relief and rehabilitation measures undertaken so far.

The Prime Minister was briefed that the maximum damage due to cyclone Yaas happened in Odisha, and in some parts of West Bengal and Jharkhand.

Modi assured the people of Odisha, West Bengal and Jharkhand that the Centre will work closely with the state governments at this difficult time, and extend all possible assistance for the restoration and rebuilding of the infrastructure in the affected areas.

The Prime Minister expressed his solidarity with all those who suffered due to the cyclone and expressed deep sorrow to the families which lost their kin during the calamity.

"We have to continue the focus on more scientific management of disasters. As the frequency and impact of cyclonic storms are increasing in the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, communication systems, mitigation efforts and preparedness have to undergo a major change," Modi said.

He also spoke about the importance of building trust among the people for better cooperation in relief efforts.

Modi appreciated the preparedness and disaster management measures of the Odisha government which resulted in minimal loss of lives. He also noted that the state has embarked on long-term mitigation efforts to deal with natural disasters.

 

  

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  • Sudakara, Pumpwell/Mangalore

    Sat, May 29 2021

    This CHOWKIDAR CHAIWALA assures only empty package, The whole world notes his FAKE PROMISES. Yet bhakths are happy with his fake promises. God protect our Rastra.

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  • JoeL, Mangalore

    Fri, May 28 2021

    All he has done is for Gujarat. Tallest statue in gujarat, bullet train in gujarat, seaplane in gujarat, relief package for Gujarat, free black money for Gujarat,etc.

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  • Evans C Sumitra, Udupi/New York, USA.

    Fri, May 28 2021

    Jossey Saldanha, Nallasopara, You said it right.

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  • Charles D'Mello, Pangala

    Fri, May 28 2021

    During elections this P.M has promised 125000 crores to Bihar.......Let anybody can give some idea how many lakh's have been given so far...!!!!????

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  • Sunil K, Mangalore

    Fri, May 28 2021

    So Modi gives his beloved Gujarat a full 1,000 cr package while W Bengal and Jharkand would have to split 500 cr among themselves. Did I get the maths right or does Modi feel he's PM of only Gujarat ?

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  • Charles D'Mello, Pangala

    Fri, May 28 2021

    During election also if they can do the aerial campaigning will save money and also polarisation.

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  • Shivam, Udupi

    Fri, May 28 2021

    Only thru aerial view our beloved PM announced 1000 crores. If he landed on ground in between people had announced 10000 crores on the spot. Tommorow Petrol/Diesel price is going to rise.

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  • Evans C Sumitra, Udupi/New York, USA.

    Fri, May 28 2021

    Shivam, Udupi, I have no better words on your sensible comments.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Nallasopara

    Fri, May 28 2021

    Another Nirmala Sitaraman ...

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  • j.anata, Mangaluru / Bengaluru

    Fri, May 28 2021

    How's situation in Nallasopara?

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