CM Yogi extends Rs5L financial aid to family of former village head
Gorakhpur: The family of former village head Nagendra Chaudhary of Nayanasar in Pipiganj region has expressed gratitude to Chief Minister
Yogi Adityanath
for extending financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh.
The CM's support came after learning about the family's deteriorating financial condition following Chaudhary's prolonged illness and subsequent demise on May 8.
Chaudhary, who served as the village Pradhan, had been battling a serious illness for an extended period and passed away on May 8. The financial situation of his family worsened significantly after his death. Upon being apprised of the matter, CM Yogi promptly sanctioned a financial aid of Rs 5 lakh from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund.
Acting swiftly on his instruction, a district administration team reached Nayanasar on Thursday and handed over the cheque to Chaudhary's wife at their residence, said a district official. Overwhelmed by the gesture, the grieving family said, "Maharaj Ji's timely support has held us together- we would have fallen apart without it." tnn
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