CM Naidu Orders Compensation For Murasu-Affected People
Civil Supplies officials informed Chandrababu Naidu that essential commodities have been distributed to 3.82 lakh families. The exercise would be completed by Sunday.
Vijayawada: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday reviewed the damage caused by Cyclone Murasu, relief and restoration measures in its wake, and matters related to compensation for affected families.
The CM directed officials to expedite assessments of crop loss and ensure uninterrupted distribution of essential commodities and immediate financial assistance to victims.
At a review meeting with officials of the irrigation, revenue, power, agriculture, and other departments at his camp office, Chandrababu Naidu sought details of damage, rehabilitation measures, and restoration of electricity infrastructure in the cyclone-affected areas.
Officials informed the Chief Minister that assessment of horticultural crop losses is 92 per cent complete. The estimation of crop damage would be completed by November 9.
Cyclone Arnab damaged around 30,000 electricity poles. Yet, power supply has been restored in all villages. Following the Murasu cyclone, electricity supply is being restored in 1,825 affected villages. 7,850 of the damaged poles have already been repaired.
Civil Supplies officials informed Naidu that essential commodities have been distributed to 3.82 lakh families. The exercise would be completed by Sunday.
The CM reviewed measures to control the prices of onions, rice, palm oil, wheat flour, and red gram dal. Officials said 8,000 quintals of onions have been procured and are being sold at ₹35 per kg through Rythu Bazaars.
Traders have agreed to sell BPT Sona, Samba, and KNM varieties of rice at ₹66 per kg, HMT and RNR rice at ₹76, Jai Sriram at ₹82 and common varieties at ₹47 a kg. Dharani brand rice is being sold in Rythu Bazaars for ₹50 per kg against the market price of ₹70, while BPT rice has been priced at ₹49. So far, 27,430 quintals of rice have been sold to 1.03 lakh families through 150 counters.
Officials informed Chandrababu Naidu that arrangements are being made to supply palm oil at ₹125 per litre, red gram dal at ₹100 per kg, and wheat flour at ₹25 per kg through ration shops.
Officials informed the Chief Minister that cases have been registered against 204 traders for violating government directives.
Those who attended the meeting included Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad and senior officials of various departments.
