Guwahati, July 7: Assam reeling under floods, Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma today assured the affected people that the government would do everything to make their lives better.
Chief Minister Dr. Sarma visited Palashbari in Kamrup district and took stock of the situation. He visited three relief camps, spending time with the flood victims to assess the rescue, relief, and rehabilitation measures being undertaken by the government.
During his visit, Chief Minister Dr. Sarma first paid a visit to the relief camp set up at Amrit Chandra Thakuria Commerce College, Palashbari, and spent time with 28 flood-affected people sheltered in the camp. He reviewed the distribution of relief materials like safe drinking water, baby food, and medicines among the camp inmates.
Dr. Sarma also visited No. 1 Satrapara LP School at Nahira under Rampur Educational Block and talked to 29 inmates temporarily sheltered in the camp. He asked DC Keerthi Jalli to ensure adequate distribution of relief materials to the camp inmates, addressing the needs of babies and elderly people.
The Chief Minister also visited a relief camp set up at Nahira Guimara High School and interacted with the 236 flood-affected people sheltered there. He assured them that the government would take steps to repair or rebuild their houses either damaged or washed away by floodwaters. He asked the DC to prepare a list of people whose houses are either damaged or swept away to enable the government to provide necessary rehabilitation.
Dr. Sarma also spent time with children in the relief camp. Informing the media, he stated the government is looking at a long term solution to the flood problem.
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