Government allocates Rs. 165.22 crore  for restoration works

Rs. 165.22 crore had been released to all the Deputy Commissioners and the line departments in the State for the restoration of damaged works.

Rs. 74 crore had been released to the Jal Shakti Department for restoration and maintenance of water supply schemes, Rs. 14.50 crore had been allocated to the Public Works Department for undertaking repair of damaged roads and bridges. Apart from this, Rs. 3.70 crore, Rs. 2 crore each have been released to HPSEBL, Horticulture and Agriculture Departments respectively for providing immediate relief. Further, Rs. 63.07 crore had been allocated to all the Deputy Commissioners for providing relief to the affected families for undertaking repair works.  Besides, Rs. 4.95 crore has also been released to Deputy Commissioners Kangra, Solan and Shimla for repair and construction of damaged houses.

Government directed the Deputy Commissioners and line departments to speed up the repair of damaged schemes and provide immediate relief to the affected families.  He said that there would be no paucity of funds for undertaking repair and maintenance of damaged works and providing relief to the affected. He said that the State Government was working round the clock to ensure the safety of life and properties.

The administration appealed to the people to remain vigilant in view of heavy rain forecast in next 48 hours.  He also expressed grief over the death of six persons in Mandi and Shimla districts due to rain related incidents during the last 12 hours.