PM grants Rs 500 crore for flood-ravaged Assam

July 02, 2012 14:24

Dr Manmohan Singh in Assam says: "I am making a commitment to provide an ad-hoc Central support of Rs 500 crore. The Centre will also extend assistance for reconstruction. I have been informed that sufficient quantities of foodgrains and other essential goods are available for the victims.

"Over 4000 persons have been rescued, 400 personnel transported and 22 tons of relief material delivered by the Air Force. I am satisfied that rescue and relief operations are being conducted speedily. About 4.84 lakh people have been moved to relief camps."

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