PM Modi conducts aerial survey of cyclone-hit Odisha, publicizes Rs 500 crore support

By Express News Service
BHUBANESWAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday appreciated the preparedness and catastrophe administration actions of the Odisha authorities and introduced a monetary help of Rs 500 crore to the state for rapid reduction and restoration actions in areas affected by cyclone Yaas.

The Prime Minister made this announcement after an aerial survey of the cyclone affected areas of the State. The help might be instantly launched to Odisha.

The Centre will ship an inter-ministerial group to the State to evaluate the extent of injury, based mostly on which additional help might be given, the Prime Minister’s workplace mentioned.

The Prime Minister undertook an aerial survey of the cyclone-affected areas in Bhadrak and Balasore districts of Odisha after reviewing the reduction and rehabilitation measures within the affected areas of the State.

The Prime Minister assured the individuals of Odisha that the Union Government would intently work with the State Government at this troublesome time, prolong all doable help for restoration and rebuilding of the infrastructure within the affected areas.

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Expressing deep sorrow to the households who’ve misplaced their kin throughout the calamity, the Prime Minister mentioned that the federal government stands in solidarity with all those that suffered as a result of cyclone.

“Took stock of the damage caused by Cyclone Yaas. Undertook an aerial survey across parts of Odisha and West Bengal. The entire nation stands in solidarity with those affected by the cyclone,” the PM tweeted.

He introduced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh to the subsequent of kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to the critically injured within the cyclone.

The Prime Minister mentioned, “We have to continue the focus towards more scientificmanagement of disasters. As the frequency and impact of cyclonic systems are increasing in the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, communication systems, mitigation efforts and preparedness have to undergo a major change.”

He additionally spoke concerning the significance of constructing belief amongst individuals for higher cooperation in reduction efforts.

Modi appreciated the preparedness and catastrophe administration actions by the Odisha authorities which has resulted in minimal lack of lives. He additionally famous that the state has launched into long run mitigation efforts for coping with such pure disasters.

He mentioned that catastrophe mitigation has been given emphasis by the Finance Commission too by provisioning for mitigation funds to the tune of Rs 30,000 crore.