
Rs 5 lakh assistance cheques distributed to affected families in Uttarakhand
NEW DELHI: Disaster-affected families in Uttarakhand's Dharlai village are being given financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each, starting Monday.
District Magistrate Prashant Arya and local MLA Suresh Chauhan visited Dharali village on Monday and distributed assistance cheques to the disaster-hit families.
A total of 98 cheques for the affected people of Dharali were sent for on-the-spot distribution. The cheque distribution process is still ongoing.
At the relief camps set up by the administration, the officials shared a meal with the affected people. They assured that the government and administration stood firmly with the victims in the time of distress.
The officials further said that every possible step was being taken to assist the disaster victims and that efforts were being made to restore normal life in the affected area.
Arrangements for accommodation, food, and medical assistance have been made at the relief camps.
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