 Early Times Report
SAHARANPUR, Sept 8: On Monday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath flagged off 48 trucks carrying relief material for flood-affected residents of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab from Saharanpur. Speaking at an event organized at Sarovar Portico on Ambala Road, CM Yogi described relief supplies as a vital expression of human compassion.
He emphasized that in this hour of crisis, the 25 crore people of Uttar Pradesh stand in solidarity with their sisters and brothers in the affected states. On this occasion, he also announced additional assistance of ? five crore each for Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh from the Uttar Pradesh government.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted that relief material is being sent on behalf of the people of Uttar Pradesh, reflecting the vision of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat championed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He noted that while new paradigms of development are emerging daily, the government's disaster management efforts are proving highly effective.
"Organisations such as the NDRF, Apda Mitra, and local police are actively engaged in relief operations, and their work is strengthened when society and voluntary organisations support the victims," the CM said.
Describing floods as the state's biggest natural challenge, he added, "Timely preparations have so far spared Uttar Pradesh from major devastation, though minor waterlogging occurred in low-lying areas." He identified vulnerable regions along the Yamuna-from Saharanpur, Baghpat, and Gautam Buddha Nagar to Prayagraj-as well as the mouths of the Ganges, Saryu, Ghaghra, Ramganga, and Hindon rivers from Bijnor to Ballia. CM Yogi assured that in case of loss of life or property due to river overflow, the government would immediately provide relief.
CM Yogi also spoke about other disaster relief measures in Uttar Pradesh. He added, "Families who lose members to animal or snake bites during the rainy season receive Rs 4 lakh in compensation. Funds are provided to rebuild homes destroyed by disasters, and families affected by river erosion are given land leases and financial aid to construct new houses. In flood-affected villages, arrangements are made for meals, milk for children, fodder for livestock, and safe transport to relief camps." |
