HP CM Sukhu distributes Rs 81.28 cr to 4,914 disaster beneficiaries

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukvinder Singh Sukhu distributed Rs 81.28 crore to 4,914 beneficiaries via Direct Benefit Transfer for houses damaged by the recent disaster. Aid was provided to affected families in Mandi, Kullu, and Bilaspur districts.

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukvinder Singh Sukhu distributed Rs. 81.28 crore to 4,914 beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) during a function held at Paddal Ground, Mandi on Monday.

During the event, a total of 1,513 beneficiaries whose houses were completely damaged received the first installment of Rs. 4 lakh each out of Rs. 7 lakh. Among them, 781 beneficiaries are from Mandi district, 631 from Kullu and 101 from Bilaspur. Additionally, 3,401 beneficiaries whose houses were partially damaged received Rs. 1 lakh each, including 1,547 from Mandi, 1,541 from Kullu and 313 from Bilaspur District, a release said.

Ongoing Disaster Mitigation Efforts

So far, Rs. 14.46 crore in relief assistance has already been distributed to 4,375 affected families in Mandi district. The state government is currently implementing 27 disaster mitigation projects in Mandi with a total outlay of Rs. 72 crore. Furthermore, the State Executive Committee has approved five more projects estimated at Rs. 18.84 crore, while proposals for seven additional mitigation projects are being prepared.

'Madhu Mandav' Livelihood Initiative

The Chief Minister also launched the Madhu Mandav initiative in Mandi district, which will primarily operate in disaster-affected areas of the district to encourage families to take up beekeeping as a source of livelihood. Along with financial assistance, beneficiaries will be provided with training and support to set up beekeeping units. The honey produced under this program will be marketed under the brand name Him-Era Mandav.

Special Assistance for Orphaned Girl

Additonally, the Chief Minister presented a cheque of Rs. 7.95 lakh to Nikita, a young girl who lost her parents in the floods at Panglyur in the Seraj Assembly constituency. He also announced an additional financial assistance of Rs. 21 lakh for her. He said that daughters like Nikita are no longer alone, and the state government stands with them. (ANI)

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