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Uttarakhand CM Approves Flood Relief Funds

  • 09 Sep 2024
  • 1 min read

Why in News?

Recently, Uttarakhand CM approved special assistance from the Chief Minister's Disaster Relief Fund to aid businessmen affected by heavy rains in the Kedarnath area.

Key Points

  • The funds are allocated to compensate businessmen affected by damage to pedestrian and motor roads from Linchauli to Sonprayag due to heavy rains.
  • The approved amount will be used specifically for those affected by the damage on 31st July.
  • Payments will be made through e-banking or demand drafts, with details of beneficiaries to be maintained at the district level.
  • Approximately 17,000 people were evacuated from disaster-affected areas in Rudraprayag district.

CM Relief Fund (CMRF)

  • CMRF is an emergency assistance scheme for granting relief to deserving families and individuals affected by natural calamities like floods, droughts, earthquakes etc. or any other similar calamities.
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