Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Monday said the State Government will provide all possible assistance for proper rehabilitation of all the affected families of Benwari (Tangnu) village of Rohru in Shimla district who lost their houses and belongings in a massive fire incident on Saturday night.
“Immediate compensation amount had already been dispersed by the district administration as per the relief manual to all the affected families besides distributing blankets and clothes,” he said, directing the administration to ensure medical facility for these families and they did not face difficulties due to shortage of water and power supply.
The Chief Minister said he himself would take stock of the rehabilitation work from district administration on regular basis and would visit the fire-affected families soon. He said all the affected families would be provided financial assistant under Indira Awas Yojna and Rajeev Awas Yojna on priority basis.
Deputy Commissioner Shimla, Rohan Thakur apprised the Chief Minister that immediate relief of Rs 40,000 had been dispersed to the affected families and rest amount would be released soon as the per the relief manual. He said adequate arrangements had been made to provide them edible items, lPG cylinder and warm clothing and all families had been provided temporary shelter at local Government school.