The Cabinet cleared a proposal to waive the electricity bill of all those affected for six months starting from November 2022. Also, it approved the proposal for providing employment under MNREGA to two members of each of the affected families.
In the wake of land-subsidence crisis in Joshimath, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday said that 99 families from the area have been dislocated so far and Rs 1.5 lakh ex gratia is being provided to the affected families.
Former Union Minister Uma Bharti on Friday met with Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and discussed the security arrangements made for the land subsidence-affected families in the Joshimath town of state's Chamoli.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday stated that the Prime Minister is personally distressed about the land subsidence in Joshimath. Defence Minister said that the Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami is constantly working on the situation.
The Chief Minister also interacted with the scientists of various establishments engaged in the investigation of landslides and inquired about the ongoing studies and research into the causes of landslides in Joshimath. During the meeting, scientists informed the chief minister about the
Minor cracks were observed in several buildings of the Indian Army after the Joshimath land subsidence and soldiers have been temporarily relocated, said Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande on Thursday.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, who is in Joshimath, on Thursday announced a preliminary relief package for families affected by land subsidence in Joshimath..
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami will spend Wednesday night in Joshimath and will hold various meetings on Thursday in the wake of land subsidence in the area.
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
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday enquired about the situation in Joshimath over the phone from Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday dismissed the reports of the demolition of houses which have developed cracks due to land subsidence in the Joshimath area of Chamoli, and said that "no action" is being taken to bring down the houses.
Bharatiya Janata Party national president JP Nadda on Wednesday spoke to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on the issue of Joshimath land subsidence.