Assam Government Announces New Relief Package for Flood Victims

Guwahati, August 7: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Friday that the state government has begun implementing relief measures for families affected by recent floods. Immediate assistance and rehabilitation support are being provided on the ground.

In a social media post, CM Sarma stated that every relief measure announced by the government is being swiftly executed to ensure timely help for flood-affected families.

“The implementation of every relief measure is being expedited at the grassroots level. We are providing immediate assistance, aiding in rehabilitation, and ensuring that our flood-affected families receive the support they deserve,” he said.

The government has also announced that damage assessments in flood-affected areas will commence on August 9. According to the relief package, each eligible family will receive interim financial assistance of ₹15,000 to meet immediate needs. The benefits of the ‘Orunodoi Scheme’ have been extended for one month, increasing the amount to ₹2,500, while families in the most affected districts (Sivasagar and Charaideo) will receive an additional ₹10,000.

Additionally, the government will provide a compensation of ₹4 lakh to the families of deceased individuals without requiring a post-mortem report. Families who lost loved ones in the floods will also receive an extra ₹5 lakh from the Chief Minister‘s Relief Fund. Under the relief measures, the state has announced a six-month moratorium on loan repayments, waivers for electricity bills and land revenue, and extensions for loan repayment periods.

Special assistance has also been announced for the reconstruction of damaged Anganwadi centers and Namghars, with ₹1.5 lakh allocated for each damaged Namghar.

To minimize disruptions in education, the government will provide financial assistance to affected students for replacing textbooks, reissuing school uniforms, and obtaining duplicate copies of essential certificates free of charge.

It is noteworthy that Assam has recently experienced severe flooding, affecting over 168,000 people across 15 districts. The state government continues its relief and rehabilitation efforts through camps, distribution centers, and rescue operations in the affected areas.