Itanagar, Aug 6 (IANS) Union Health and Family Welfare Minister, Jagat Prakash Nadda, on Thursday assured that the Centre stands firmly with the people of Arunachal Pradesh and will extend every possible assistance for relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction in the flood and cloudburst-affected areas of the state.
Nadda, who also holds the Chemicals and Fertilizers portfolio, visited the flood and cloudburst-hit areas of Keyi Panyor district on Thursday, a day after touring flood-affected regions of Assam and Nagaland to assess the situation on the ground.
In a series of posts on social media, the Union Minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Central government remains committed to supporting the people of Arunachal Pradesh during this difficult period.
He said the Centre, in close coordination with the Arunachal Pradesh government, would continue to provide prompt relief, financial assistance and all necessary support to the affected families, while ensuring that relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts are carried out in a time-bound manner.
Later in the day, Nadda held a review meeting with Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein to assess the flood situation and the extent of damage to infrastructure and properties in the Northeastern region.
The meeting also focussed on expediting relief measures and strengthening coordination between the Centre and the state governments.
Several other state ministers and senior officials were also attended the review meeting, held in Itanagar.
Taking to his social media platform X, visiting Central Minister Nadda wrote, “Chaired a review meeting with CM Pema Khandu Ji, Deputy CM Chowna Mein Ji, Ministers, MLAs, and State administrative officers in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, today to assess the situation following my visit to the areas affected by the recent flash floods and cloudbursts.”
“Instructed all concerned departments to intensify ongoing relief, rehabilitation, and healthcare efforts to address the needs that may arise in the aftermath of the disaster. Under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, the Central government, in coordination with the state government, will continue to provide swift relief, financial assistance, and all necessary support to the affected people,” he said.
In another post on X, Nadda said, “Visited the flash flood and cloudburst affected areas in Keyi Panyor district, Arunachal Pradesh, today to assess the extent of the damage. My heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones in this tragic disaster.”
He said, “In this hour of grief, my thoughts and prayers are with them, and I pray for the speedy recovery of all those affected. Under the compassionate leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, the Government of India stands firmly with the people of Arunachal Pradesh.”
“I assure every affected family that PM Modi ji is fully committed to extending every possible support, and the Central government will leave no stone unturned in its relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction efforts,” the Union Minister said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week assured five Members of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland that the Central government would extend all necessary support and continue working in close coordination with the concerned state governments to effectively tackle the challenges posed by the ongoing heavy rainfall and floods.
After meeting the MPs from the two Northeastern states, PM Modi posted on his official X account: “Had a meeting with MPs from Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland. We talked about the situation in these states in the wake of floods there. The Central Government will keep working with the respective state Governments to address the challenges. Praying for everyone’s wellbeing and safety.”
Led by Union Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Minister, Kiren Rijiju, the five parliamentarians met the Prime Minister at Parliament House, New Delhi.
They discussed the ongoing flood situation in the two states. Other members of the MP team which met the Prime Minister included Tapir Gao (Lok Sabha, Arunachal Pradesh), Tai Tagak (Rajya Sabha, Arunachal Pradesh), S. Supongmeren Jamir (Lok Sabha, Nagaland) and S. Phangnon Konyak (Rajya Sabha, Nagaland).
Except for Congress MP, S. Supongmeren Jamir, all other members belong to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Minister Kiren Rijiju and Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister recently conducted joint physical and aerial surveys of the flood-affected areas in Arunachal Pradesh.
Chouhan assured comprehensive Central assistance for flood-hit Arunachal Pradesh, announcing a detailed assessment of the damage and promising new houses for families whose homes were washed away, besides compensation for losses to crops, agricultural land and livestock.
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister earlier said that the Prime Minister and Union Home Minister Amit Shah were apprised of the situation, and the Central government would extend every possible assistance.
He expressed confidence that the joint efforts of the Centre and the State would restore normalcy at the earliest, while also working on scientific and long-term solutions to manage such natural disasters in the future.
–IANS
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