Flood relief amount of Rs 6000 distributed to 21 lakh people

In the aftermath of the devastating Cyclone Michaung that struck Chennai and its neighboring areas in the first week of December, the Tamil Nadu government has taken swift action to provide relief to the affected residents. The cyclone brought widespread destruction, with floodwaters inundating low-lying localities and causing distress for many. To address the immediate needs of those affected, the TN government decided to allocate flood relief funds amounting to Rs 6000 to residents in all circles of Chennai, as well as specifically affected circles in the neighboring districts of Chengalpet, Tiruvallur, and Kancheepuram. In response to this initiative, over 6 lakh people have applied for the relief funds, and officials are diligently examining the applications. The relief measures were extended to a broad spectrum of individuals, including higher-ranking officers in the central and state governments, income taxpayers, and family ration card holders, with a clear specification of the impact faced. Commencing from December 14th, tokens for the flood relief amount have been distributed to the eligible beneficiaries. On December 17th, Chief Minister MK Stalin inaugurated the distribution of flood relief amounts in Velachery, located in south Chennai. During this event, it was revealed that a substantial sum of Rs 1437 crore had been earmarked as relief for 24.75 lakh people. The distribution of flood relief amounts has been ongoing, with an announcement made that the process will continue until today. Additionally, it was communicated that those who were left out in the initial distribution would receive their flood relief amount today As of Friday morning, officials reported that the flood relief amount of Rs 6000 has been disbursed to an impressive 21 lakh people.