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Union Home Minister P Chidambaram, on Thursday, said the Centre would give Rs 50 crore without delay as a special grant for relief and rehabilitation work in quake-hit Sikkim. He declared this amount after assessing current rescue and relief efforts in certain quake hit areas of Sikkim.
"The Centre will immediately release Rs 50 crore as grant for the relief and rehabilitation work in Sikkim. We have reviewed immediate work set up. Government will support people in every possible ways. Every effort will be made so that they stand on their feet." P Chidambaram was talking to the reporters.
"Our prime motive is providing relief to 5000-6000 persons in camps. Nine villages, which could not be accessed, will be accessed by today or tomorrow," Mr Chidambaram added.
Moreover, after estimation of the situation, average as well long-standing rehabilitation program would be drawn up in the state. He also said that the Centre would work shoulder to shoulder with the state to restore normal situation.
Chidambaram assured that the Prime Minister would visit Sikkim after his return to the country from foreign visits.
Chidambaram said that rescue work has been activated in most of the affected areas although, he added, "nine villages in the North district are still cut off but the army assured me that they will be able to reach there soon".
Furthermore he said that efforts were on to re-establish electricity and communication and it is very likely that work would be completed soon.
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