In his attempt to address the plight of individuals whose houses have been submerged by floodwaters, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is spearheading a major relief effort. Understanding the lasting impact of such devastation, he has directed immediate aid for those who have lost their homes in the recent floods.
In response, over Rs 3 crore has been allocated to assist more than 2,000 families across the state within just 30 days. This funding aims to help these affected individuals rebuild their homes and begin the process of recovery.
Relief Commissioner GS Naveen mentioned that as per the chief minister’s instructions, the government is rapidly providing financial assistance to flood victims, with funds being credited to their accounts within 24 hours.
The Yogi government has released a substantial amount of Rs 3,37,19,000 to aid 2,309 individuals out of 2,316 affected persons across 14 districts who lost their homes to the floods. Currently, assistance is being processed for the remaining seven victims.
The relief commissioner informed that among the worst-hit areas, Pilibhit suffered extensive damage with 867 houses affected and it received Rs 42,58,000 in financial aid. Lakhimpur Kheri also experienced significant damage, with 593 houses affected and Rs 80,77,500 distributed to the victims of 588 damaged homes, he added.
Naveen said that the relief effort had addressed the needs of houses completely destroyed by the floods. He pointed out that 138 houses in 14 districts were completely damaged due to flood and Rs 1,62,00,000 had been allocated to 135 fully damaged pucca houses at the rate of Rs 1.20 lakh per house.
For 14 completely destroyed kutcha houses, Rs 49,20,000 has been provided at the same rate.
Compensation amount of Rs 8,19,000 has also been given for 126 partially damaged pucca houses at the rate of Rs 6,500 per partially damaged house and Rs 38,56,000 for 964 partially damaged kutcha houses at the rate of Rs 4,000 per partially damaged house.
Further support includes Rs 76,72,000 for 962 destroyed huts, with financial aid provided at the rate of Rs 8,000 per hut.
Additionally, victims of 85 damaged cattle sheds have received Rs 2,52,000, with Rs 3,000 per damaged shed.
