The Prime Minister Dr Man Mohan Singh reviewed the impact of Cyclone Phailin and the damage caused by it in Odisha+ Andhra Pradesh + other areas and announced an ex-gratia assistance of Rs.2,00,000 to the next of kin of each of the deceased
[2]. The Prime Minister is relieved to learn that, even though Cyclone Phailin was a very severe cyclonic storm, the loss of life has been contained to a very large extent because of the preventive measures taken in advance. However, the Prime Minister noted with distress the extensive damage to property, crops and livestock that has resulted from the cyclone. The Prime Minister expressed his sympathies for those who have lost their near and dear ones or have lost their houses, crops or livestock.
[3]. The Prime Minister complimented the efforts of the state authorities, district and police administration in all the affected districts, relief workers at the state and district levels, the officers and staff of the National Disaster Management Authority, the National Disaster Relief Force and the Indian Meteorological Department, for the preventive measures they took which resulted in containing the effects of the cyclone on human life.
[4]. The Prime Minister announced an ex-gratia assistance of Rs.2,00,000 to the next of kin of each of the deceased and Rs.50,000 to those seriously injured in the cyclone, from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund.
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An aerial view of flood-affected area in Balasore, Odisha.
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Dr Man Mohan Singh announced Rs.2,00,000 to the next of kin of each of the deceased in the cyclone Phailin
Dr Manmohan Singh reviewed the situations arising due to cyclone Phailin
Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh reviewed the situations arising due to cyclone Phailin and directed that all possible assistance should be extended to the State Governments concerned in ensuring the safety and security of the people
Immediately on return from his tour Indonesia., the P M reviewed the situation arising out of the cyclone Phailin. He was briefed by the Cabinet Secretary on the arrangements that have been put in place to deal with the impact of the cyclone. The Prime Minister directed that all possible assistance should be extended to the State Governments concerned in ensuring the safety and security of the people and in relief and rescue operations.Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today directed that all possible assistance be extended to the states which are on alert for cyclone ‘Phailin’ after reviewing the situation soon after his return from an overseas tour.All three wings of Defence Forces are Put On Ready.To Aid the civil powers
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[1]The IAF’s latest strategic transport aircraft, the C-17 Globe Master loaded with relief materials including specialist army vehicles and ambulance from bases in central India to Bhubaneswar, ahead of the arrival of cyclone Phailin.
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