Monday, August 23, 2010

Uttarakhand CM seeks Rs 5,000 cr aid from Centre

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank has sent a letter to the Prime Minister demanding a Rs 5,000 crore package for the damages caused due to heavy rain.

He also spoke to the PM over phone on Saturday. The PM has assured that the Centre would give all kind of assistance to the State. The Chief Minister has also appealed to the people to make their contribution in the Chief Minister Disaster Relief Fund.

Due to heavy rain in the State, properties worth Rs 3,500 crore, including Government property worth Rs 1,000 crore, were destroyed.

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