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Centre decides to keep control, tab on relief distribution 9/20/2014 11:37:05 PM Early Times Report Jammu, Sept 20: The Centre has decided to monitor closely all the relief, specially monetary relief being sent to the flood ravaged Jammu and Kashmir. The Centre has also reportedly asked the State government to submit its plan of funds utilization and how to distribute them. "The Centre wants to ensure that every penny of cash assistance specifically should reach to all the flood affected people in both Jammu and Kashmir regions. It doesn't want swindling of any kind and also doesn't want to hurt regional sentiments of either of the regions," said a senior Home Ministry official. Since the flood made extensive damage to both life and property many relief organizations have been forthcoming in extending help. Now many international foundations, including the one headed by Bill Gates, are also coming up and more are likely to come in the immediate future. "There could be enough money to build the lives. Finances will not be the constraint. But the distribution of them is definitely a matter of concern going by the accountability and transparency history of the State and that's the reason we have decided to keep control and tab on it," said the official. It could also be a test of the Modi Government on how he handles both the regions. There is already a deep hatred sentiment against the Omar government in the Kashmir. The Centre doesn't want this anger should be shifted at the Centre-which could affect the image of the Modi. Instead it wants that if enough cash assistance is provided to the flood affected of the Kashmir it could help up in building image of the PM Narendra Modi. The keenness of the Centre on transparency and equal distribution of the funds is on account of the fact that elections are due in the State. The BJP is hoping to get one of the largest seats but if allegations on distribution of funds surface before the elections it could have huge effect on its performance.   Share This News with Your Friends on Social Network     Comment on this Story

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