Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today 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.
The Chief Minister 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, the Chief Minister declared financial assistance of Rs. 7 lakh for reconstruction. He 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. He also assured efforts to address the local low-voltage electricity problem by exploring the possibility of setting up a solar power project.
MLA Bhuvneshwar Gaur, Surender Shourie, former minister Khimi Ram Sharma, Chairman APMC Kullu and Lahaul-Spiti Ram Singh Miyan, Chairman Zila Parishad Pankaj Parmar, Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent of Police Kullu were also present during the visit.
Free Utilities and Essential Supplies for Tandi Fire Survivors
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