5 Lakh Ex Gratia For Pinakota Blast Victim’s Family
The administration has provided `5 lakh each to the families of the seven persons killed in the blast: Reports
VISAKHAPATNAM: The Alluri Sitarama Raju (ASR) district administration has extended financial assistance and relief to families affected by the explosion during road construction work in Pinakota panchayat of Ananthagiri mandal.
The administration has provided ₹5 lakh each to the families of the seven persons killed in the blast. The compensation comprises ₹50,000 in cash and a cheque for ₹4.5 lakh arranged through the contractor.
As part of the relief measures, officials distributed ₹10,000 each to households whose houses were damaged in the incident. They also supplied tarpaulins to provide temporary shelter and protect the affected families from adverse weather conditions.
The district administration has initiated steps to provide permanent government housing to eligible families whose houses were damaged. Recommendations will be forwarded to the concerned authorities for sanctioning houses under relevant government schemes.
Officials said efforts were being made to rehabilitate the affected families and ensure that relief reached all eligible beneficiaries promptly. The concerned departments are coordinating the measures to minimise the hardships faced by residents following the tragedy.