Srinagar: Dispelling apprehensions about paltry flood relief package, Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on Monday assured adequate compensation before the onset of winter to the people affected by last year’s devastating floods.
“Well before the onset of winter, all those who have suffered damages to their houses in the colossal floods of 2014 will be adequately compensated,” Sayeed assured while charing the District Development Board meeting of Anantnag and Kulgam Districts at Anantnag in south Kashmir.
“The Central team is soon visiting the State to take stock of the post-flood situation, but I assure that the State Government is committed to adequately compensate those people who lost their homes in last year’s floods,” he said.
On 16th June, Centre announced an additional financial package of Rs 2,437 crore for reconstruction and rehabilitation of flood-ravaged State which drew sharp criticism from various quarters including opposition parties, representatives of trade, tourism and civil society.
Besides, senior PDP leader and MP Tariq Hameed Karra also came out in open against the package terming it as a “cruel joke and insult”.
On the issue of alleged discrepancies in assessment and payment of relief to flood victims, the Chief Minister directed the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, to enquire into the matter.
Earlier, the meeting approved Rs 186.15 crore Annual Plan for Anantnag District – a big leap from Rs 68 crore allocated under capital head last year while a Capital Plan outlay of Rs 126.44 crore has been okayed for Kulgam District, a spokesperson said.