Tripura govt announces 10 kg extra rice for ration card holders

Agartala (Tripura) (India), September 8 (ANI): In view of the extensive damage caused by the recent floods, the Tripura government led by Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday announced distribution of free additional rice to citizens holding ration cards.

In the next two months, around 980,000 ration card holders in the state will be provided with an additional 10 kilograms of rice per ration card. This initiative has been taken with an aim to support flood-affected families by ensuring they have access to essential food items during the recovery period, Tripura’s marketing director said.

State authorities have urged eligible citizens to collect their extra rice from designated ration distribution centres. The move is part of a larger relief effort to mitigate the impact of floods on vulnerable communities, Tripura’s marketing director said.

Earlier, CM Saha had announced a special package of Rs 564 crore for flood-affected areas and people in the state.

On Wednesday, CM Saha said Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has pledged financial assistance of Rs 5 crore for flood relief efforts in the northeastern state.

In a telephonic conversation on Wednesday evening, CM Majhi expressed condolences to CM Saha over the devastation caused by the recent natural disasters in the state. During their discussion, the Odisha Chief Minister extended a hand of cooperation for disaster recovery and pledged an assistance of Rs 5 crore to support the relief efforts in Tripura, the Tripura Chief Minister said.

Following continuous rains and unprecedented floods in the state since August 19, 31 people have lost their lives and over 72,000 people have been displaced so far, according to a press release from the Department of State Aid, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management.

According to a government statement, a total of 492 relief camps have been set up by the district administration, providing shelter to flood-displaced people. Clothes have also been distributed to around 300 needy people in Amarpur and Karbook sub-divisions. (ANI)