Bihar CM Transfers ₹579 Crore to Flood Families
Bihar CM Transfers ₹579 Crore to Flood Families
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Flooding has affected approximately 55,000 hectares of farmland, causing crop damage across the state.
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The affected area includes 88 blocks, 575 gram panchayats, 2,642 villages and 136 wards in 21 cities across the 15 districts.
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The chief minister instructed officials to maintain continuous supplies of food, drinking water, medicines and other essential items for residents in affected areas.
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Twenty-one NDRF and SDRF teams are engaged in rescue and relief operations, according to the Bihar Chief Minister’s Office.
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The ₹7,000 payment is reportedly the first time Bihar has provided flood-affected families with cash assistance of this specific amount, delivered directly to their bank accounts through DBT.
Bihar's Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary transferred ₹579.23 crore in direct cash relief to 8.27 lakh flood-affected families across 15 districts, giving each household ₹7,000 through bank transfers. DailyHunt reported that nearly 49.72 lakh people have been impacted by the flooding, which followed heavy rainfall that swelled rivers across the state.
The state is running more than 1,200 community kitchens that have served about 1.28 crore meals so far. Twenty-one NDRF and SDRF rescue teams continue operations as City Air News reports a central assessment team led by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan prepares to visit the state.
Flooding Devastates 15 Bihar Districts and Farmland
The deluge has spread across 88 blocks, 575 gram panchayats, and 2,642 villages across the 15 districts. DailyExcelsior reports that approximately 55,000 hectares of farmland have been damaged by the floods. The affected zones also include 136 wards in 21 cities, creating a massive disaster across urban and rural areas.
According to City Air News, floods have spread across 12 to 16 districts, causing extensive damage to homes, roads, and crops. Rivers are running dangerously high, forcing officials to maintain evacuation protocols and emergency shelters for displaced families across the state.
₹7,000 Cash Relief Reaches Flood Families via Bank Accounts
The Bihar government delivered ₹579.23 crore directly to affected household bank accounts through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer). DailyHunt notes this marks the first time Bihar has provided flood-affected families with cash assistance at this specific amount. Each of the 8.27 lakh recipient families receives ₹7,000 to cover immediate needs.
Chief Minister Choudhary directed district officials to guarantee continuous supplies of food, drinking water, medicines, and other essentials to residents in affected areas. The state's 1,200-plus community kitchens have already distributed 1.28 crore meals to those displaced or stranded by the floods.
Central Team Arrives as Choudhary Seeks Permanent Solutions
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is visiting Bihar to assess the damage. Times of India reports he will review ongoing relief and rescue operations across the state. The chief minister instructed officials to prepare detailed damage assessments before the central team's arrival.
Choudhary pledged continued assistance and promised to work toward a permanent solution to Bihar's recurring flood crisis. Newsable notes that Chouhan will conduct an aerial survey, meet with farmers and victims, and hold a review meeting on the disaster response efforts underway.
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