Holy city sinking: CM Dhami meets Uma Bharti, discusses Joshimath situation

Joshimath land-subsidence: Amid the worst situation of Joshimath, Uttarakhand Chief Minister met former Union Minister Uma Bharti and discussed the security arrangements, relief packages made for the land subsidence-affected families in the Joshimath town.

The meeting between two ministers took place at CM Dhami’s residence. 

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The minister discussed about the various arrangements such as interim package, relief packages, etc to be given to the Joshimath affected families.    

Meanwhile, a committee has been constituted to decide the interim package and rate of rehabilitation. Compensation will be given keeping in view the interests of the affected stakeholders. 

Dhami chaired a meeting with all stakeholders on the Joshimath land subsidence issue on Thursday.

During the meeting, Dhami  interacted with the Army, ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police), NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) and scientists from various establishments engaged in landslide investigation, district administration, police and district-level officers.    

Dhami further added that safety of Joshimath affected families is our biggest responsibility. He instructed everyone to ensure all arrangements for the safety of the people, a release from the chief minister's office said.

Rs 1.50 lakhs are being given as interim assistance to those  whose houses, shops, and businesses have been affected.

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The government will provide all possible help for the rehabilitation of the affected people. Some people are creating a wrong atmosphere regarding Joshimath.   

Alarming bells are being heard all across Joshimath and areas near it. The land subsidence incident disrupted residents, houses and shops.