Doda district have lost hope of getting any relief from the government BHADARWAH :---The quake-affected people in Doda district have lost hope of getting any relief from the government to rebuild their damaged houses. In the absence of government aid, they have started the repair work on their own. More than 80,000 structures were damaged in the May 1 quake in Doda and kistwar. Most of the damage occurred in Doda district. As many as 48,755 structures were damaged in Doda, out of which more than 10,000 structures were severely damaged and above 1,000 structures were completely damaged.Many teams, including those of political parties, have assessed the damage. However, no one was able to bring a relief package for the affected people. Where should I go when I have no place to reside after my house collapsed? Instead of waiting for the government’s assistance, I thought it was better to get some repair work done so that at least one room can be put up to live in,” said Omi Chand a resident of Kholra village of Bhadarwah. His house was among 1,000 houses which were completely damaged in the earthquake. the state government has not given a single penny to affected people as relief. So far, many people, from a Union minister to the Chief Minister and leaders of various political parties, have visited the area to score political points but none has been able to deliver for the affected people. Affected families are still living in tents in the area amid soaring temperatures. Neeraj Manhas District President National panthers Party expressed his unhappiness over the delay caused in distribution of relief material to the earthquake survivors in erstwhile Doda district. Manhas who visited the quake affected areas along with senior party leaders many time from may 1 earth Quake also appealed to the State government and admistration to immediately start distribution of relief to the poor and needy.
Posted on: Thu, 17 Oct 2013 11:53:50 +0000
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