Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi met Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Wednesday and discussed the post-Cyclone Arnab situation in the state, ongoing relief and restoration efforts, and measures to strengthen disaster-resilient infrastructure.
Following the meeting, Majhi expressed gratitude to the Centre for its continued support to Odisha in dealing with the aftermath of the cyclone.
Meanwhile, the Odisha government has sanctioned over Rs 107.70 crore from the State Disaster Response Fund to provide cash assistance to families affected by Cyclone Arnab in Ganjam and Koraput districts.
The financial assistance has been sanctioned in accordance with the relief package announced by the Chief Minister. Under the package, each eligible affected family will receive Rs 2,500 as gratuitous relief.
Of the total sanctioned amount, Rs 107 crore 44 lakh 55 thousand has been released for Ganjam district, while Rs 26 lakh 27 thousand 500 has been sanctioned for Koraput district.
As many as 4,29,782 cyclone-affected families in Ganjam will receive Rs 2,500 each. Similarly, 1,051 affected families in Koraput will also be provided the same amount.
The sanctioned funds have been placed at the disposal of the respective District Collectors to ensure prompt disbursement to eligible families in accordance with the prescribed norms and guidelines.
The financial assistance is intended to provide immediate relief to affected households as Odisha continues its post-cyclone recovery and restoration efforts.
