₹281 crore set aside for safety measures ahead of northeast monsoon in Nagapattinam: Minister
The Nagapattinam district government has allocated ₹281 crore for disaster prevention and safety measures ahead of the northeast monsoon. The plan includes establishing rescue teams, identifying vulnerable flood zones, and preparing shelters for residents and pilgrims.
Why it matters
Proactive disaster management funding is critical for coastal regions prone to extreme weather events and monsoon-related flooding.
The government has allocated ₹281 crore to take up various precautionary and disaster prevention measures, said K.A. Sengottaiyan, Minister for Revenue and Disaster Management, here on Thursday.
Speaking to a meeting to review the precautionary measures taken in Nagapattinam district ahead of the northeast monsoon, Mr. Sengottaiyan, who chaired the meeting, said the government had allocated ₹10 crore to protect cattle. “It is significant that the government has allocated funds to take measures even before any disaster has struck. Steps were being taken to handle any exigency in a coordinated manner,” he said.
Underlining the importance of taking steps in Nagapattinam district, he pointed out that the district was home to internationally famous spiritual destinations such as the Velankanni Basilica and the Nagore Dargah that attracted lakhs of devotees.
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