Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has stepped up efforts to provide financial assistance to people affected by the recent heavy rainfall and floods, with a high-level review meeting held at Rajiv Bhavan in Bhubaneswar on Thursday.
The meeting was chaired by Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari, who reviewed the flood situation and the progress of compensation distribution with Collectors from several affected districts.
Officials from Gajapati, Nabarangpur, Koraput, Malkangiri, Balasore, Bhadrak and Jajpur participated in the review.
₹241.37 Crore Released for Flood Compensation
During the meeting, Minister Suresh Pujari directed district administrations to speed up the payment of compensation to people who suffered losses due to heavy rainfall and flooding.
According to the information shared during the meeting, the government has made available ₹241.37 crore for compensation in the affected districts.
The funds are intended to provide financial support to people whose homes, crops, property and livelihoods were affected by the recent weather-related disasters.
District-Wise Compensation Allocation
The compensation funds have been released to several districts based on the extent of reported damage.
The district-wise amounts mentioned are:
- Nabarangpur: ₹5 crore
- Ganjam: ₹2 crore
- Gajapati: ₹2 crore
- Jharsuguda: ₹1 crore
- Kendrapada: ₹16.04 crore
- Jajpur: ₹52.04 crore
- Bhadrak: ₹64.54 crore
- Balasore: ₹26.92 crore
The allocations are aimed at supporting affected residents and helping district administrations complete the compensation process.
Compensation Process to Be Completed Before Dussehra
The Revenue Minister directed officials to ensure that compensation payments are processed without unnecessary delay.
According to the government, the distribution will be carried out in phases across the affected districts.
The minister said the compensation process is expected to be completed before Dussehra, giving district administrations a specific timeline for settling eligible claims.
District Collectors Asked to Expedite Payments
The review meeting focused on assessing the progress already made and identifying areas where the compensation process needs to be accelerated.
District Collectors were asked to ensure that eligible beneficiaries receive assistance within the stipulated timeframe.
The administration is also expected to continue assessing losses caused by the heavy rainfall and floods so that eligible affected people can receive support according to the applicable norms.
Focus on Flood-Affected Districts
Several districts of Odisha have experienced flooding and waterlogging following heavy rainfall and rising river levels.
The latest review comes as the state administration continues to monitor the situation and undertake relief and recovery measures in affected areas.
With ₹241.37 crore made available for compensation and a target of completing payments before Dussehra, the government has asked district administrations to accelerate the process and ensure timely assistance to affected communities.
