Imphal: The Manipur government on Wednesday sanctioned Rs 10 crore as immediate relief for the January 4 earthquake which led to loss of ten lives.
Chief Secretary Oinam Nabakishore said Rs 4 lakhs had been provided to the Deputy Commissioners concerned for each victim. Out of the 120 persons injured, many were given assistance, he said. All DCs were also instructed to immediately provide Rs one lakh in the hill districts to those whose houses were completely destroyed. In the valley district Rs 90,000 will be provided, he said.
Nabakishore appealed to all victime, to provide details of losses to the concerned DC so that a final report can be prepared. So far complete information for government buildings had been received. Altogether 416 government buildings were damaged, including 247 schools, he confirmed.
The total number of houses damaged of private individuals were 3218.
The Chief Secretary said the government had sought report of an entire village shifting. Villagers of Kabui Khullen Part I, Tamenglong district–the epicentre–had vacated their houses as cracks appeared in the middle of their houses and there is a strong possibility of the entire village being washed away due to rain.
The CS said the government will provide help to the villagers in settling up in a new area.
The 6.8 Richter scale quake which damaged the Imphal market complex and other market areas, had led to a serious crisis. All women vendors in the women’s market complex had started sitting in the buildings which were declared unsafe as there is no alternative. The CS said Rs 2 crores had been sanctioned for construction of temporary market.
The Planning and Development Authority (PDA) and Department of Urban and Housing (MAHUD) will take up the work to construct temporary market sheds, he added.
Nabakishore also appealed to all to strictly adhere to the building by laws . He further said damages were reported from the Nepali Basti, Senapati district where houses were not properly constructed. (UNI)
