Financial aid announced for flood-affected people in Balasore

Following a review of the flood-like situation in Balasore district, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today announced assistance for the affected families.

To carry out the repair of the completely damaged house, the Chief Minister announced ₹1.2 lakh assistance for the affected household. ₹6,500 will be provided to the household whose pucca house has been partially damaged. ₹4,000 will be given to a household for partially damaged kutcha house.

Those whose thatched house has been damaged will receive ₹8,000. The Government will provide ₹3,000 for damaged cowshed.

In case house of a family is completely damaged or their house have been submerged for two days, the household will receive ₹2,500 towards clothes and ₹2,500 for utensils.
The fishermen whose boats have been damaged completely will receive ₹15,000. Those whose fishnet damaged completely will receive ₹4,000. For fish seed farm damages, the fishermen will receive ₹10,000 per hectare. In case of partial damage to boats, they will get ₹6,000. For partial damage to fishnet, the fishermen will get ₹3,000.

The Government will provide ₹37,500 per cow or buffalo to farmers whose cattle died. ₹4,000 per goat or sheep will be given to those whose goats or sheep died.

Each weaver and person engaged in handicraft will receive ₹5,000 for damage to the instrument. ₹5,000 will be given for damage to other allied items.

The Chief Minister, on September 18, reviewed the flood-like situation in Balasore following heavy rain under influence of low pressure. He directed officials to ensure adequate assistance for the affected families.
Source:ambadenglish.com