Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi. Saha discussed with Amit Shah the development roadmap and reviewed relief efforts of the post-flood situation in the state. At least 38 people lost their lives in the flood and landslides while a total of 58,687 houses were damaged. Due to the devastating flood, the state caused damages of around Rs 15,000 crore, he informed. The Chief Minister added that an amount of Rs 564 crore, including funds from state exchequer, was allocated to address the disaster. He said that people of all sections helped a lot to deal with natural disasters and contributed generously to the Chief Minister’s relief fund. He emphasised the importance of extending a helping hand to people in difficult times. He also acknowledged and appreciated the efforts made by various voluntary organisations and other groups during this time of crisis. The Inter-Ministerial Central Team visited Tripura and inspected the situation and damages in various districts.
