Govt announces ex-gratia

SHILLONG, MAY 7:  State Revenue and Disaster Minister, Kyrmen Shylla on Wednesday held a review meeting with senior officials of the Revenue & Disaster Management Department to take stock of the damages caused during the month of April, 2020 due to sporadic cyclone and rain that lashed some parts of West Khasi Hills, South Garo Hills parts of North and  East Garo Hills Districts and also of the preparedness for meeting the challenges of the ensuing monsoon effectively.

The Joint Secretary, Revenue and Disaster Management stated that on 21st April, 2020 a lightning strike occurred at Mawkadiang village West Khasi Hills where two persons Phuldaris Marwein and Horbinus Jyrwa died on the spot, while a few were injured and he informed that ex-gratia payment of Rs.4,00,000/- has been paid to the next of kin of the deceased persons.

In the meeting, the Minister directed the officials of the Department and all the Deputy Commissioners to be on alert and gear up field level officers to meet any eventuality in case of any natural disaster.

The Minister expressed his happiness and satisfaction on the contribution made by the Department in containing the COVID-19 in the State and informed that the amount released to the Departments and all the Districts as on today is Rs.3,33,43,275/-  only to meet the challenges of the extra-ordinary situation arising out of COVID-19 pandemic.

By Our Reporter

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