Andhra Pradesh Authorities asks ₹6,880 crore help from Centre

The Andhra Pradesh authorities has submitted its preliminary report back to the Union Authorities on damages and losses incurred owing to the floods and heavy rains within the State. “The State government estimated that the losses would be around ₹6,880 crore, and urged the Centre to extend help to Andhra Pradesh to tide over the crisis,” mentioned Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.

Talking to reporters on Saturday (September 7, 2024), the Chief Minister mentioned the Authorities was compiling the info from numerous districts. The preliminary report was despatched, and an in depth report can be submitted after an intensive evaluation of the injury later.

The State Authorities would launch loss enumeration within the flood-affected areas on Monday (September 9, 2024). Enumerators from exterior have been being deployed for enumeration. “The enumerators would go to shops and establishments and houses to enumerate the losses. Later, the government would assess the losses, and extend all possible help to the flood and rain victims. The government was committed to do justice to them,” he mentioned.

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Concerning insurance coverage claims, Mr. Naidu mentioned the federal government was holding talks with the insurance coverage firms. “The government requested the companies to settle the insurance claims within a week of receiving the claims. The Government provided rations to 66,454 people in flood-affected areas and the supply would continue. As per public opinion, the essential commodities would be delivered at the door steps of the people. The government would honour their opinion, though it was expensive,” he mentioned.

He mentioned Aadhaar card was not required to obtain important commodities and that capturing of fingerprint and Iris was enough. “The government, with great difficulty, was sending relief material and essential commodities. Grab the neck of persons who tried to deceive the victims or the government. The government officials would not behave like that. But, if anybody comes in way of reaching the last mile person, don’t excuse them. Demand them to give commodities meant for you. The government was sending dry food. The people were requested to demand and take the dry food as well,” he added.