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Relief/Rehabilitation measures in
the Earthquake affected areas of Jammu & Kashmir
Details
of relief measures and rehabilitation schemes announced by the
PM after the devastating earth quake in Jammu & Kashmir on
October 8, 2005 are as follows: -
Ex-gratia
from the fund is being directly credited to the accounts of
the concerned beneficiaries on the basis of requisite details
furnished by the State Government. So far, on the basis
details received, ex-gratia of Rs. 10.11 crore has been credited
to the accounts of 1011 beneficiaries.
Under
this scheme an amount of Rs.5.00 lakh have been placed in a
fixed deposit in the name of the child who lost both the
parents. Children who have lost single parent have been
provided Rs.2.50 lakh. The interest accrued is to be utilized
for the child support until he/she reaches the age of 18
years.
560 children have been covered under the scheme and Rs.
14.775 crore have been released for the purpose.
It
has been decided to construct three Orphanages in Baramulla,
Kupwara and Srinagar. These
Orphanages would take care of children who have lost both/one
parent(s). Modalities
are being worked out for implementation of the scheme. Entire
funds of Rs.12.33 crore involved in the project have been
placed at the disposal of Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir.
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