29-07-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
HP Cabinet approves relief package for rain disaster victims
Shimla, July 28 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Cabinet, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, today approved a significant relief package for families affected by the recent rain-related disasters across the state.
In a major decision, the compensation for fully damaged houses has been increased from ₹1.30 lakh to ₹7 lakh, while the relief for partially damaged houses has gone up from ₹12,500 to ₹1 lakh. Shop and dhaba owners will now receive ₹1 lakh instead of ₹10,000.
Cattle shed owners will be given ₹50,000, up from the earlier ₹10,000. Tenants who lost household belongings will receive ₹50,000, while house owners will be compensated ₹70,000. For livestock loss, the compensation for large milch animals has been raised from ₹37,500 to ₹55,000 per animal, and for goats, pigs, sheep, and lambs, the amount has more than doubled from ₹4,000 to ₹9,000.
In the agriculture and horticulture sectors, compensation for damaged land has been increased to ₹10,000 per bigha from ₹3,900. De-silting compensation has been revised from ₹1,500 to ₹6,000 per bigha, and crop loss relief has risen from ₹500 to ₹3,000 per bigha. Owners of fully damaged poly-houses will get ₹25,000, and another ₹50,000 will be provided for de-silting of homes.
The Cabinet expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and extended condolences to the bereaved families. It thanked the NDRF, SDRF, Indian Army, State Police, Home Guards, NGOs, and citizens for their support in relief and rescue operations.
It condemned the recent misbehavior with Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi and the alleged disrespect to the national flag during his visit to Seraj in Mandi district. The Cabinet urged the public to contribute to the Aapda Rahat Kosh, emphasizing that every contribution will support the rehabilitation of affected families.
A detailed presentation on the scale of the disaster and the government's response was also presented during the meeting.
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