More aid to Kerala once full estimate is done: Jaitley

September 05, 2018 23:36

The Union government would extend further aid to Kerala to rehabilitate flood affected people once the full estimate of the damage was done,Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Wednesday.

Addressing the 'India for Kerala' conclave in Thiruvananthapuram, organised by the Times Network in association with the Times Foundation, via video message, he said the Centre's focus for the state was two-pronged.

"While carrying out relief activities, we are also focusing on the emergence of a new Kerala," he said.

Jaitley said insurance companies have been directed to settle claims and banks asked to give loans so that people can get 'a breathing space in rebuilding their lives'.

"Further aid from the central government will be givenonce the full estimate of the damage is done. I am sure we will see the quality of life for theKeralites reinstated," Jaitley said.

Kerala had asked for a special package and stated that loss and damage could be much more than it's plan outlay of Rs37,272.90 crore for 2018-19. -- PTI

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