In a bid to fulfill the demand made by the MlAs in the Congress legislature Party (ClP) meeting on August 19, Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna surveyed the disaster-affected areas of Pindar Ghati's Tharali and Deval.
He interacted with the residents of the area, shared their problems and assured the Government's help. He also said that the Government will always be there to help them. "It is the priority of the Government to open main roads as well as link roads so that people can live a normal life," the Chief Minister said. Currently, the State is suffering from the after affects of disaster. He directed the officials to give Rs two lakh to those whose houses have been completely destroyed while Rs one lakh to those people who have suffered partial damages in their houses.
He told the locals that if anyone is left out and does not get the compensation, he can report to the joint committee of local legislator, DM and Minister in-charge. They will be given compensation after the decision of the committee. He has also thanked the Central Government for its support. The locals informed the CM that when they are depositing the compensation cheque, the bank is first deducting the loan money. The CM described this as a grave situation and has asked the DM to hold a meeting with the concerned banks and solve the problem. He has also asked the DM to take action against the banks which do not cooperate.
The CM has asked the DM to speak with the transport department regarding relaxation of taxes for the taxi drivers. He has also asked the DM to identify the damaged roads in this region and ensure their repair. The CM has also said that the CM will give all the money from the disaster relief fund for the reconstruction of the damaged mosque.
Tharali MlA Dr Jeet Ram apprised the CM about the problems of the locals. Present on the occasion were Chamoli DM SA Murugeshan, SP Ajay Joshi and other officials.