Joshimath land-subsidence: Rs 1.5 lakh ex gratia given to affected families, says Uttarakhand CM Dhami
Jan 13, 2023
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], January 13 : In the wake of a 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.
Earlier today, Dhami held a cabinet meeting in Dehradun in which key decisions for the area were discussed.
The chief minister said that Rs 1.50 lakhs are being given immediately as interim assistance to all those whose houses, shops and businesses have been affected.
"We have shifted 99 families from Joshimath so far and Rs 1.5 Lakh ex-gratia is being given. Assessment for rehabilitation is underway and we're making key decisions for future," Dhami said.
Dhami also said that no houses have been demolished so far and a survey team is present on-site to assess the situation.
"We have not demolished any houses so far and survey team is present over there," he added.
Earlier today, former Union Minister Uma Bharti met Dhami and discussed the security arrangements made for the affected families in Joshimath.
The said meeting was held at the residence of CM Dhami, where he said that an interim package is being given to the affected families.
