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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Stresses Fair Distribution of Flood Relief

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Jammu and Kashmir chief minister, Omar Abdullah, reiterated the government's commitment to fairness and justice in relief distribution, ensuring that compensation for flood-affected families is provided strictly based on damage assessment, without regional or religious considerations. Abdullah acknowledged that the recent floods caused more damage in Jammu than in Kashmir, contrary to the situation in 2014. He emphasized that the government will distribute relief in proportion to the damage suffered by each region. The chief minister also announced plans to provide five marlas of land on lease to landless people affected by the floods, in line with the PMAY pattern, and informed the assembly that the agriculture production department reported a loss of around Rs.209 crore to agriculture and allied sectors.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Jammu and Kashmir government will distribute flood relief strictly based on damage assessment, without regional or religious considerations.
  • The recent floods caused more damage in Jammu than in Kashmir, as per the government's assessment.
  • The government will provide five marlas of land on lease to landless people affected by the floods, in line with the PMAY pattern.
  • The agriculture production department reported a loss of around Rs.209 crore to agriculture and allied sectors.
  • The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced phase two of special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 12 states.
  • Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed concerns over the SIR process, stating that its benefits in Bihar are yet to be known.
  • Abdullah's hope for the restoration of statehood to J&K is diminishing as the centre has stretched the issue.

Statistics:

  • Rs.209 crore: Loss to agriculture and allied sectors due to recent floods and landslides.
  • 5 marlas: Amount of land on lease to be provided to landless people affected by floods.

Sources:

"Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah stresses fair relief distribution amid flood-caused damage in Jammu", HT Chandigarh.

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