Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Wednesday took stock of the flood situation in Sahibganj district by conducting an aerial survey. He said that all possible help will be provided by the Government in the flood affected areas. After assessing the magnitude of the flood, compensation will be given to the victims. He said that the State Government was fully committed to the safety of the people affected by the flood.
The CM was addressing the people during the inauguration and foundation stone laying ceremony of various schemes and distribution of assets at the football ground of Barhait block in Sahibganj district.
Soren said that the Government was working diligently for basic facilities like supply of food items to the people affected by the floods, their transfer to a safe place, providing them medical facilities. Along with this, arrangements are also being made to bring the cattle to a safe place and their fodder.
The CM laid foundation stone of 35 schemes and inaugurated various schemes for Sahibganj district. On this occasion, he gave acceptance letter to two beneficiaries from Panchkathia Santhali Panchayat, one from Kadma Panchayat under Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Awas Yojna and distributed acceptance letters to two beneficiaries from Panchkathia Panchayat under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural) Housing Plus. Under JSLPS, a grant amount of Rs 12,45,000 was given to Jyoti Aajeevika Sakhi Mandal (Barhait Santhali Dakshin) under RF. Apart from this, funds were also provided to the beneficiaries under various schemes. Rural Development Minister Alamgir Alam, Rajmahal MP Vijay Hansda, Borio MLA Lobin Hembrom were also present in the programme.