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Andhra CM Naidu Reviews Fire Tragedy, Announces Rs 25,000 Relief Per Family

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu reviewed the devastating fire at Sarlankapalle village in Kakinada district. He expressed deep sorrow over the incident which destroyed 38 thatched houses during the Sankranti festival. The CM announced an immediate relief of Rs 25,000 for each affected family and ordered the sanction of new houses for those who lost their homes. He further directed officials to arrange shelter, food, and special camps to reissue critical documents like Aadhaar cards.

Key Points: Andhra CM Naidu Reviews Fire, Announces Relief for Affected Families

  • Rs 25,000 immediate relief per family
  • 38 thatched houses gutted
  • New houses sanctioned for homeless
  • Special camps for document reissue
  • Ministers to monitor rehabilitation
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Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu reviews fire accident at Sarlankapalle; Rs 25,000 relief to be provided to affected

CM Chandrababu Naidu reviews Sarlankapalle fire, orders Rs 25,000 immediate relief, new houses, and document reissue for victims.

"the government should stand firmly by them - Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu"

Amaravati, January 13

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu reviewed the fire accident that occurred at Sarlankapalle village in Kakinada district with ministers and senior officials, according to an official press release on Tuesday.

According to the Andhra government, the Chief Minister expressed deep sorrow, stating that the fire accident during the Sankranti festival had caused immense tragedy in Sarlankapalle. Officials said that an immediate relief of Rs 25,000 would be provided to each affected family on Tuesday.

A total of 38 thatched houses in the village were completely gutted in the incident, and the Chief Minister directed officials to extend all possible assistance to the affected families.

Home Minister Anitha and other officials briefed the Chief Minister on the relief measures currently being provided to the victims.

According to the release, the Chief Minister instructed that proper shelter and food be arranged immediately so that the affected families do not face any inconvenience, and emphasised that the government should stand firmly by them.

The Chief Minister ordered that a new house be sanctioned for every family that lost its home in the fire.

He further directed that necessary accommodations and other support be provided to the victims until the new houses are completed.

The Chief Minister instructed officials to organise special camps to reissue documents destroyed in the fire, including Aadhaar cards, and to extend all required assistance to the victims.

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu also directed district senior officials and ministers to closely monitor and oversee relief and rehabilitation measures for affected families.

- ANI

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Priya S
The directive to reissue Aadhaar cards and documents through special camps is a very practical and necessary step. Losing those papers can paralyze a family's access to all government schemes. Hope the officials on the ground implement this efficiently. 🙏
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Rahul R
38 houses completely gone... heartbreaking. The real test is not the announcement but the follow-up. Will the ministers and senior officials truly monitor this until every family is back in a proper home? We've seen many promises fade after the news cycle ends.
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Anjali F
This is what a government should do - step in immediately during a crisis. Providing immediate relief, shelter, food, and a plan for permanent rehabilitation. Hope other states take note. My thoughts are with the families in Sarlankapalle.
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David E
While the response seems comprehensive, I have a respectful criticism. Fire safety in villages, especially with thatched houses during festivals, is a recurring issue. Alongside relief, there should be a permanent plan for fire safety awareness and possibly subsidies for safer construction materials to prevent such tragedies.
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Karthik V
Sankranti is about new beginnings. It's tragic this happened then, but the government's promise to build new houses gives hope for a truly fresh start. The key is speed. The affected need those homes before the monsoon arrives.

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