Officials told to quikly disburse relief amount to victims of natural disasters
Health Minister U.T. Khader has ordered officials to expedite relief payments for victims of natural disasters in Belthangady. He emphasized the need for inter-departmental coordination and readiness during the rainy season to address infrastructure and agricultural damage.
Why it matters
Ensures timely financial support for disaster victims and highlights the importance of administrative accountability in public safety.
Minister for Health and Family Welfare U.T. Khader on Wednesday instructed officials that the relief amount should be sanctioned immediately to the victims of natural disasters including landslides and rain damage.
He spoke at a meeting held at the Taluk Panchayat Hall in Belthangady after visiting various rain-damaged areas in Belthangady taluk.
Mr. Khader said that compensation should be sanctioned as per government rules for incidents of house collapse and loss of life due to rain. Emergency relief should also be sanctioned to the victims of cases where water entered their houses. Delay in this matter will not be tolerated, the Minister said.
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