Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday visited Tandi village in the Banjar Valley of Kullu district to meet families affected by a recent fire incident. He assessed the ongoing relief operations and instructed officers to expedite the work on a war footing.
Sukhu announced that the government will provide financial assistance of Rs. 5,000 per month for six months to families living in rented accommodations due to the fire. If the reconstruction of their houses is not completed within this period, the government will extend the rent support for an additional six months. Additionally, he announced Rs. 50,000 for the construction of cattle sheds.
For families whose houses were completely destroyed or rendered uninhabitable, he declared financial assistance of Rs. 7 lakh for reconstruction and also assured free electricity and water connections, provision of timber as per norms for rebuilding, and essential items such as utensils, clothing, and other necessities.
Further, the Chief Minister announced Rs. 75 lakh for constructing a metal road within the village and Rs. 1 crore for repairing the 4-kilometre-long road leading to Tandi. To enhance safety measures in the region, he announced the establishment of a fire station in Banjar and also assured efforts to address the local low-voltage electricity problem by exploring the possibility of setting up a solar power project.
CM Sukhu visits fire-affected area in Kullu district
Tuesday, 14 January 2025 | PNS
| Shimla
CM Sukhu visits fire-affected area in Kullu district
Tuesday, 14 January 2025 | PNS | Shimla
