• November 30, 2023

Comprehensive Relief Measures for Solan District Disaster Victims by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

Comprehensive Relief Measures for Solan District Disaster Victims by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

Comprehensive Relief Measures for Solan District Disaster Victims by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has implemented a comprehensive relief plan, distributing compensation exceeding Rs. 11.31 crore under the ‘Punrvaas’ Scheme to families affected by the disaster in Solan district. The aid, including a substantial first installment of Rs. 3 lakh each, reaches 377 families whose homes faced complete devastation due to the monsoon-led catastrophe. With a total commitment of Rs. 42.53 crore, the government continues its unwavering support for the disaster-affected population in Solan district.


Key Highlights:

  • Rs. 3 lakh each provided as the first installment to 377 families whose houses were completely damaged due to the monsoon-led disaster.
  • Government has so far provided a compensation amount of Rs. 42.53 crore to the disaster-affected people of Solan district.
  • Around 8700 families have been affected due to the disaster in Solan district.
  • Compensation amount in case of complete damage to the house has been increased over five times from Rs 1.30 lakh to Rs. 7 lakh.
  • State government is also providing free electricity and water connection to the affected and were given cement for house construction at government rates of Rs. 280 per bag.
  • Compensation given in case of partial damage to kutcha and pucca houses has been increased to rupees one lakh.
  • State government has adopted 4000 orphans as Children of the State.
  • Under Mukhyamantri Sukh Ashraya Yojana, government will take care of these children up to the age of 27 years and also bear the expenses of their higher education to make them self-reliant.
  • State government fulfilled three guarantees and will fulfil the remaining ones in a phased manner.
  • Government fulfilled the first guarantee by implementing the Old Pension Scheme for the government employees.
  • Government launched Rajiv Gandhi Self-Employment Start-up Scheme with a provision of 50 percent subsidy to the youth for the purchase of e-taxi.
  • Government will make major changes in all the government schools.
  • English will be started from class 1 in government schools.
  • Smart uniforms will be provided to the students and clusters of schools will be formed for better management.
  • Guest faculty lectures will also be recruited to meet the shortage of teachers.

  • Health Minister Dr. (Col.) Dhani Ram Shandil said that the state government was making every possible effort to ease the sufferings of the affected people.
  • Jogindra Bank Chairman Mukesh Sharma presented a check of Rs. 2.51 crore to the Chief Minister as Agricultural Cooperative Stabilization Fund.
  • The Chief Minister also launched the Platinum Card and UPI Payment System for the convenience of the customers of Jogindra Central Cooperative Bank.

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has initiated a comprehensive relief plan, disbursing compensation exceeding Rs. 11.31 crore under the ‘Punrvaas’ Scheme to families affected by the disaster in Solan district. The relief package, featuring a substantial first installment of Rs. 3 lakh each, directly aids 377 families grappling with complete home devastation due to the monsoon-led catastrophe. This strategic allocation is part of the government’s ongoing commitment, with a total of Rs. 42.53 crore already provided to support the disaster-affected population in Solan district.

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