Bhubaneswar: In accordance with the relief package announced by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, the Odisha government has sanctioned an amount of Rs 107.70 crore from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) for providing assistance to families affected by cyclone ‘Arnab’ in Ganjam and Koraput districts.
Out of the total sanctioned amount, Rs 107 crore 44 lakh 55 thousand has been released for Ganjam district, while Rs 26 lakh 27 thousand 500 has been sanctioned for Koraput district.
As per the sanctioned allocation, cash assistance of Rs 2,500 per family will be provided to 4,29,782 cyclone-affected families in Ganjam district. Similarly, 1,051 affected families in Koraput district will also receive assistance at the rate of Rs 2,500 per family.
The sanctioned amount has been placed at the disposal of the respective district Collectors. The funds will be utilised for the prompt disbursement of gratuitous assistance to eligible affected families in accordance with the prescribed norms and guidelines.
This initiative reflects the state government’s commitment to ensuring timely financial assistance and relief to people affected by natural disasters, thereby providing immediate support to affected families during times of distress, said an official.