Assam minister Pijush Hazarika directs officials to expedite post-flood rehabilitation in Sivasagar
Sivasagar, August 7
Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika on Thursday chaired a review meeting on post-flood rehabilitation and relief measures in Sivasagar district, taking stock of the assistance being provided to affected families.
The meeting, held at the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioner's Office in Sivasagar, was attended by Ministers Bimal Borah and Sushanta Borgohain, along with Nazira MLA Mayur Borgohain.
During the meeting, Hazarika reviewed the progress of rehabilitation support, damage assessment, dewatering and floodwater removal operations in Sivasagar town, and other measures being taken for timely assistance to flood-affected people.
The Deputy Commissioner informed that around 43,000 flood-affected families in the district have received the interim financial assistance of Rs 15,000 provided by the Assam government.
Hazarika directed the district administration to ensure that all eligible beneficiaries receive the financial assistance without delay and that no deserving family is left out. He also instructed officials to expedite rehabilitation work and maintain coordination among departments.
The Assam minister has been stationed in Sivasagar for the past seven days to oversee flood relief and rehabilitation efforts in Sivasagar and Charaideo districts. He has been visiting affected areas, interacting with families and monitoring relief operations.
The district administration has also initiated steps to mobilise resources for constructing temporary shelters for families whose houses were completely washed away in the floods.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally some accountability. But we need long-term solutions too - permanent embankments, better drainage in Sivasagar town, and a proper early warning system. Temporary shelters are good but we can't keep doing this every year.
43,000 families got assistance - that's a good number but I hope the verification process is transparent. Last year in our district, many people whose names were missing from the list had to run from pillar to post. Hope the administration learns from past mistakes.
It's reassuring to see proactive governance during natural calamities. The fact that multiple ministers and the local MLA are present shows coordination at the ground level. Hopefully this sets a precedent for other states too.
The minister staying in Sivasagar for 7 days and personally visiting affected areas is commendable. But I wish the focus was also on sustainable rebuilding - not just temporary shelters. Our rivers need proper management, and climate change is making things worse each year. 🌊
Respect to the minister for staying put during the crisis. But let's see if the rehabilitation work actually speeds up now. Actions speak louder than meetings - hope the families who lost their homes get proper shelter before the next monsoon.
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