Assam CM doles out ₹15,000 to each of 96,842 flood-hit families
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Why in news
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a one-time financial assistance of ₹15,000 to over 96,000 flood-affected families to facilitate post-disaster recovery.
Background
The Assam government spent ₹146.26 crore to provide ₹15,000 each to 96,842 families. The state is currently assessing damage to 26,681 houses, 18,887 cattle sheds, and losses to 99,256 farmers.
Facts for Prelims
- FactTotal financial assistance disbursed so far: ₹146.26 crore
- SchemeOrunodoi scheme: Provided ₹2,500 to eligible beneficiaries in Assam
- FactNumber of farmers identified with crop/agriculture losses: 99,256
- PlaceDispur: Location of the state government headquarters in Assam
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of robust disaster management and immediate financial rehabilitation mechanisms in mitigating the socio-economic impact of floods in Northeast India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- immediate relief vs long-term rehabilitation
- role of direct benefit transfer (DBT)
- impact on agrarian economy
- need for rapid damage assessment
Keywords: disaster mitigation · socio-economic impact · financial assistance · rehabilitation · agrarian distress
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