MK Stalin Announces Rs 6,000 Cash Assistance To People Affected By Cyclone

Chennai flood: Tamil NaduTamil NaduTamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin declared a crucial relief package on Saturday, aimed at assisting individuals impacted by Cyclone Michaung. Under this initiative, a financial aid of Rs 6,000 will be provided to those severely affected by the cyclone, with disbursements to take place in cash at local ration shops. This move is a significant step towards alleviating the economic burdens faced by communities grappling with the aftermath of the cyclone.

The Chief Minister’s announcement followed a high-level meeting chaired by him at the Secretariat that reviewed damage due to floods and the relief to be provided to the affected people. A government press release said Stalin has ordered increasing the compensation for rain-hit crops (33 per cent and above) including paddy, from Rs 13,500 per hectare to Rs 17,000.

If perennial crops and trees had been affected, the compensation per hectare would be hiked to Rs 22,500 per hectare from Rs 18,000. For rain-fed crops, the compensation would be increased to Rs 8,500 from Rs 7,410 per hectare.