Officials on condition of anonymity said that the administration took suggestions from around 1000 affected people over a call and sought an opinion if they want a new house in Pipalkoti or seek a lump-sum amount from the government for their relocation.
The Uttarakhand government on Thursday informed the Delhi High Court that the Centre and State government are taking all possible steps with regard to the Joshimath land subsidence crisis, including deployment of NDRF teams and providing rehabilitation packages to the affected people.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister's Secretary R Meenakshi Sundaram on Wednesday in a press interaction stated that the government is making packages according to the requirement of the people and plans for their complete relocation. However, there is also no plan for prefabricated houses for whi
As per information, 900 ration packets each consisting of 5 kgs of rice, 5 kg of flour, oil and 2,350 blankets were given to the affected people of the Joshimath area in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. Many families have been affected due to the land subsidence in the area.
As the land subsidence and cracks in houses increases in Joshimath, continuous health checkups of the affected people in Joshimath, necessary medicines and medical facilities are being provided by the medical team, informed officials on Monday,
With land subsidence continuing at Joshimath town of Uttarakhand, the district administration on Monday said basic facilities at relief camps set up for the affected people were being constantly inspected.
"Health workers deployed to identify those suffering from Tuberculosis and Leprosy diseases. The government aims to eradicate these diseases by 2025. They're visiting every house, identifying affected people and providing treatment," said CMHO Basant Singh.
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