Minister for Public Relations, Water Resources and Parliamentary Affairs Narottam Mishra apprised himself about the relief and rescue works undertaken after the flood at Rewa. He gave directives to keep constant vigil as regard to prevention of diseases in the flood affected areas. Medicines should be sprayed regularly to the mosquito prone areas in order to prevent them from spreading. Moreover, ensure distribution of medicated mosquito nets to the villagers as per the need. Also, remedy should be taken to prevent diseases in the animals in the flood affected areas.
Mishra said in the meeting that relief distribution work should be completed soon after providing immediate assistance to the affected people. Assistance amount to each affected person should be ensured within the next week. Minister Mishra while giving directives to make an action plan to provide house under the Prime Minister Housing Scheme said that proper electricity arrangements should be restored in the villages which are facing difficulties in getting electricity supply.
Moreover, Mishra said that proper drainage system should be made during construction of roads so as to maintain vigil during the future construction keeping in account the guidelines.
Minister In-charge, Mishra expressed his gratitude towards the Red Cross team, non government organizations, social workers and eminent citizens for their cooperation in rescue and relief works after the flood.
Public representatives presented in the meeting appreciated the administration for immediate response which helped rescue and relief works for the affected people.