Arunachal Pradesh: Union Minister JP Nadda to visit flood-hit Yazali to inspect affected areas, meet victims
Yazali, August 6
Union Health Minister JP Nadda is set to visit Arunachal Pradesh's Yazali town to inspect areas affected by flash floods and interact with affected residents on Thursday.
During his visit, the Union Minister will chair a review meeting with state government officials to assess the health situation and ongoing relief operations in the region.
The trip is part of JP Nadda's official three-day visit to the North-East region, which spans from August 4 to 6.
Nadda on Wednesday visited the landslide-affected areas of Mon district in Nagaland to assess the situation on the ground. During the visit, he inspected the affected locations, met the bereaved families, and interacted with displaced residents at the Konyak Union Office. The Union Minister expressed the Central Government's deep sympathy and unwavering commitment to the people while assuring every possible support for the ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts.
He also conveyed the Prime Minister's message to the victims' families. He acknowledged the initiative taken out by the District Administration led by DC, Konyak Union, Konyak Students' Union, Konyak Nyupuh Sheko Khong in emergency Relief Camps. He also appreciated all the rescue teams led by the DC, SP, SDRF, Civil Societies and all the volunteers.
Konyak Union President, Yamao Konyak, expressed his gratitude to the Union Minister and his team for their visit. He said that their visit says that Mon is not alone in this dark Hour.
The Union Minister also visited the flood-affected areas of Sivasagar, Assam. He inspected the damage caused by the floods along with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarme and met with the families of those who lost their lives in this disaster.
The Minister said, "Te Central Government and the State Government have stood with complete sensitivity and utmost promptness beside every flood-affected family. We are continuing the relief and rehabilitation efforts with full commitment. I assure everyone that there will be no lapses of any kind in the relief and rescue operations. Teams of Central Government representatives are conducting extensive assessments of the flood damages, and all kinds of financial assistance are being extended to the state."
— ANI
Reader Comments
It's heartening that ministers are on the ground, but the real test is the follow-up. The North-East gets a lot of promises during disasters, but we need sustained infrastructure investment in flood-prone areas. Also, why does the health minister have to visit for every flood? Shouldn't the NDRF and local administration be enough?
Finally someone from Delhi is paying attention to the North-East. We often feel neglected, but seeing the Minister visit Mon, Sivasagar, and now Yazali is a good sign. The PM's message being conveyed personally is a morale booster for the affected families.
I have family in Assam and this flood crisis is nothing new. It's good the minister is there, but I hope this isn't just a photo-op. The last time a minister visited, the promised compensation took months to reach. Let's see if actual results follow this time. The people of the Northeast deserve more than just visits.
Nice to see the Centre's "Act East" policy finally reflecting on the ground. But a suggestion - let's also focus on long-term solutions like building better embankments and improving drainage systems. Temporary relief is good, but prevention is better. Good luck to the Minister and the teams on the ground! 🇮🇳
It's a good move by the government to send ministers to the affected areas. But we need to remember that these are natural disasters and the response should be quick. Let's also praise the local administration, SDRF teams, and volunteers who are doing the real work on the ground. The minister's visit is just a small part of the larger effort.
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