Assam Govt Hikes Ex Gratia for Flood Victims' Kin, Relaxes Norms for Compensation

Death toll rises to 75 with 7 more deaths in Assam floods, 3.32 lakh people affected

The Assam government has announced relaxation in norms for providing ex gratia payment to next of kin of those killed or missing in the floods this year, while declaring an additional Rs 5 lakh compensation to families of the deceased.

Assam govt hikes ex gratia for flood victims' kin, relaxes norms for compensation

<p> Guwahati, Jul 28 (PTI): The Assam government on Tuesday announced relaxation in norms for providing ex gratia payment to next of kin of those killed or missing in the floods this year, while declaring an additional Rs 5 lakh compensation to families of the deceased.</p><p>It also decided to provide interim monetary relief to the severely affected families and students with donations collected in the Chief Minister's Relief Fund.</p><p>Makin…

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Assam govt hikes ex gratia, eases flood compensation norms - OrissaPOST

Guwahati: The Assam government Tuesday announced relaxation in norms for providing ex gratia payment to next of kin of those killed or missing in the floods this year, while declaring additional Rs 5 lakh compensation to families of the deceased. It also decided to provide interim monetary relief to the severely affected families and students with donations collected in the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. Making the announcements during a Facebook…