This submission was made by the Centre in an an affidavit which was filed in response to the Kerala High Court's query if loans availed by the affected individuals could be waived.
Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi also met with a group of elected representatives, leaders and delegations in Wayanad. The Congress General Secretary listened to their problems and discussed various issues.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has supported Priyanka Gandhi's recent appeal to convert the funds that have been disbursed as a loan into a grant and extend the spending deadline for the victims of the disaster.
Highlighting the immense loss of lives, livelihoods, and infrastructure, she expressed disappointment over the inadequacy of the recently announced Rs 529.50 crore relief package, which comes with restrictive conditions.
On February 11, Wayanad's Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi expressed gratitude, stating that persistent pressure from local people and the Opposition in Parliament and the Assembly compelled the central government to release funds.
On July 30, the state of Kerala was hit with a landslide, the deadliest one in the state, killing more than 300 people and destroying numerous houses and other buildings. The people were affected in Mundakkai and Chooralmala areas.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday informed the State Assembly that Rs 712 crore has been received in the relief fund so far in connection with the Wayanad landslide.
According to the Army, the formations that received the awards included those that were involved in relief and rescue efforts for some of the most significant natural and other disasters of 2024, including the Wayanad landslides, Silkyara tunnel collapse and the Sikkim floods.
From the misty hills of Wayanad, scarred by nature's fury, to Asia's grandest school cultural celebration, seven young hearts carried a story--a story of pain, hope, and rebirth. The students of Vellarmala GVHSS at Chooralmala unveiled their tale at the inauguration of the 63rd Kerala School
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday said that the state cabinet has approved the rehabilitation plan for the victims of Wayanad landslides that occurred on July 30, last year.
Priyanka Gandhi, Congress General Secretary and party MP KC Venugopal, and CPI(M) MP John Brittas among others were seen holding banners that read "Justice for Wayanad. Provide relief package for Wayanad" and "Wayanad ko nyay do, bedbav na karein" (Justice to Wayanad, there should be no d