LOST DOCUMENTS REPLACED WITH NEW ONES
As many as 355 certificates were straightaway disbursed to those persons who lost important documents such as ration card, Aadhaar, SSLC Book, qualifying certificates of higher education, and passport. The students who lost their textbooks were instantly distributed textbooks from the available stock, and the remaining requirements were met by sourcing the books from KBPS and distributing them on a war-footing.
A total of 974 houses under various projects were constructed for people whose houses were completely damaged in the Palakkad district. The floodwaters washed away 1,561 houses in the district. The Revenue Department alloted financial grant for 1,276 persons to build houses on their own; as a result of which 784 persons could build houses, while the fund disbursal and construction for the remaining victims are in progress.
The construction of 183 houses out of the 206 was completed under the Care Home project. The Revenue Department has initiated the construction of the flat complex to relocate the 71 families living in unsettled and who have lost their houses. Registered land was allotted to two persons and a sum of Rs 6 lakh allotted to 9 persons to purchase land. An amount of Rs 6 lakh each was provided to 38 persons who had been living in an unsafe environment. An additional amount of Rs 4 lakh will be granted to those who purchased land and those who were allotted land registered in their name. The Revenue Department has so far spent Rs 43.63 crore to build houses for the flood victims whose houses were completely destroyed; and spent Rs 2.96 crore to help 52 families to purchase land. A sum of Rs 51 crore was sanctioned for 7,121 to repair the partially destroyed houses. 23 families received an assistance of Rs 4 lakh. The Government has spent Rs 8.60 crore to give immediate relief of Rs 10,000 to each of the 8,609 families, whose house appliances were damaged owing to the exposure to flood water.
PWD RESTORES 38.3 KM ROAD
The Public Works Department has rebuilt 38.3 km road at a cost of Rs.103 lakh. 226.88km roads were restored at a cost of Rs.5,050 lakh. The roads extending to 61.9613km that come under the limits of village panchayats were reconstructed. Village panchayats has so far spent Rs 13,49,80,856.
Repair works were carried out in 2.250 km road under Shoranur municipality limits, 600 metres in Ottapalam municipality and 30 roads in Cherupulassery. Shoranur municipality has spent Rs 36,67,641 for roads and Rs 11,35,179 for culverts, respectively for road maintenance. Ottapalam and Cherupulassery municipalities have spent Rs 6 lakh and Rs 3 lakh respectively for the same.
KSEB RESTORES 9,593 LINES
The Kerala State Electricity Board has restored 9,593 electric connections at a cost of Rs.2,87,79,000. 3,135 posts and 39 transformers which were either completely or partially destroyed were replaced. An amount of Rs.1,25, 40,000 and Rs 39 lakh were spent for restoring electric posts and transformers, respectively. Electric lines
up to 550.89 km were restored at a
cost of Rs 2,75,44,500.
49,754 FARMERS WERE GIVEN RELIEF AID
The Agriculture Department distributed distress relief aid to 49,754 farmers. The department has spent Rs 31,32,500 up to June to rebuild agriculture sector. SDRF has allotted financial relief to seven farmers. A total of 55,718 farmers got the benefit of Soil Ameliorants in Selected Districts scheme and 4,542 farmers were granted assistance of Rs 21,11,847 as flood special package under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticultural project. 11,805 farmers were given aid through a crop insurance scheme. Kudumbashree spearheaded ‘Samrudhi Sangha Krishi’ campaign to strengthen the rebuild activities initiated in the sector.
193 FARMERS GET RELIEF FROM ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENTS
193 farmers, who lost cattle and pet animals and shed to floodwaters, were allotted financial aid through Animal Husbandry, Dairy Department. 20,000 kg cattle feed, 2000 kg mineral mixture and 50,000 eggs were distributed free of cost.
