Govt to ensure permanent rehab of fire affected families of Rainawari, Dal dwellers: Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani

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Says Rehabilitation of Dal Lake inhabitants remained stuck since past ten years; Rs 1.30 lakh provided to each family under SDRF, Rs 1 Lakh under CM’s relief fund also announced for each affected family; Will provide free ration to blaze affected families for three months: Minister Satish Sharma

Rehan Qayoom Mir

Srinagar, Nov 20 (KNO): Nasir Aslam Wani, the advisor to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Wednesday said that the government will ensure permanent rehabilitation of fire affected families of Rainawari Srinagar and other inhabitants of Dal lake.

Talking to reporters after visiting the fire affecting families in the interior areas of Dal lake, Wani, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that under the SDRF Rs 1.30 lakh cash relief has been provided to the fire affected families besides RS 1 lakh from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.

“Dal lake residents are prone to fire during winters. Fire service approach is also absent in the interiors of Dal lake. We had initiated permanent rehabilitation of Dal dwellers and for that Rakh-e-Arth had been identified. We are committed to rehabilitate all Dal dwellers and relocate the houseboats,” he said. “Deputy Commissioner Srinagar is identifying the land for the fire affected families

Speaking on the occasion, Minister for Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution, Satish Sharma said that fire affected families will get free ration for three months. “My department will ensure that the ration reaches the affected families today evening,” he said. “Thank God there was no loss of life in the fire incident.” At least 18 residential structures were damaged the blaze in Rainawari area of Srinagar—(KNO)

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