Industries and commercial tax (excise) minister Kawasi Lakhma and revenue secretary N. K. Khakha on Saturday conducted aerial survey of flood affected districts of Sukma and Bijapur in a helicopter. They were accompanied by Bastar MP Deepak Baij, Bastar Development Authority chairman Lakeshwar Baghel and Narayanpur MLA Chandan Kashyap.
After the inspection, minister handed over cheque to seven flood victims whose houses and other properties were damaged in flood.
After holding discussion with district administrative officials, minister instructed them to assess the losses due to floods and rains so that assistance amount can be released to the affected people.
At present affected people have been shifted to relief camps where administration is providing all assistance. Minister Lakhma interacted with the people kept at Sukma relief camp, made in high school and sought details of their losses, facilities and arrangements in the relief camp.
Revenue secretary N K Khakha said flood had caused extensive damage and houses have caved in causing loss to properties. The district and revenue administration officials have been directed to conduct extensive survey and submit a report. The people affected can be provided assistance immediately.