Arya accuses Govt of inefficient disaster management, seeks special assistance for affected villagers
Monday, 29 JULY 2024 | PNS | NEW TEHRI
The leader of opposition in the Vidhan Sabha, Yashpal Arya visited the disaster affected areas of Tehri district on Sunday and interacted with the villagers affected by heavy rain and landslides a day earlier. Stating that the government must take immediate steps to prevent such disasters in the future and provide special assistance to the affected villagers, Arya alleged that the government is not focusing seriously on disaster management.
The senior Congress leader visited disaster-affected Tingarh, Toli and Budhakedar to check the damage caused by the disaster after visiting the temporary relief camp and meeting the affected villagers. Arya inspected the damaged homes and other parts of Tingarh. He visited Toli to meet and express condolence to Virendra Shah, whose wife Sarita Devi and daughter Anikta had died in the landslide debris on Saturday. The LoP said that the government should amend disaster management standards and work to fully relocate residents of Tingarh and Toli villages. Alleging that the government is not serious, he said that the people are presently in shock and should be provided full assistance. It is not possible to build a home with Rs 1.30 lakh in the mountains while Rs 10,000 is not adequate compensation for an acre of farmland. The government should soon provide special assistance to the people affected by the disaster, he said. Arya further said that in Budhakedar, the rivers swelling at the confluence of Dharmganga and Balganga are posing a threat to Budhakedar Bazaar, Thati, Raksiya and Gaufal villages. The danger has been exacerbated due to heavy silt in both the rivers. Stating that this region is very vulnerable to disasters, Arya said that the government should make a long-term plan for this area. Pratapnagar MLA Vikram Singh Negi and other local Congress leaders accompanied Arya during his visit to the area.
