Flash flood victims of Singtam get relief cheques

A total of 798 cheques were handed over to the beneficiaries for heads like compensation to flod victims, student scholarships, and compensation to the victims of Aap Dara and Zang village

EOI & IPR, GANGTOK, FEBRUARY 5, 2024 : Chief Minister of Sikkim Prem Singh Tamang on Monday distributed cheques to the affected families who suffered the loss of property and other losses during the devastating flash floods of October 4 last year at Government Senior Secondary School, Singtam.

A total of 798 cheques were handed over to the beneficiaries for heads like compensation to flod victims, student scholarships, and compensation to the victims of Aap Dara and Zang village. The Chief Minister in his address assured to construct houses under Sikkim Punar Awas Yojana (SPAY) for the victims whose houses had been totally damaged or washed away by the flash floods. He also reiterated that the compensation for the rent will be provided to the victims and assured of constructing Janta Housing Colony where no rent would be charged for three years. he Chief Minister also stated support for recent fire victims near Lall Bajar Singtam. He assured of constructing houses under Sikkim Urban Garib Awas Yojana (SUGAY) to the affected individuals whose houses had been severely damaged by the fire.

The Chief Minister handed over a cheque of Rs 50,000 each to 35 vendors whose shops had been affected by the fire. The scholarships were distributed under Chief Minister Discretionary Grant to college and university students. Earlier, a two-minute silence was observed in the memory of those who lost their lives in the October flash flood. On the sidelines of the relief distribution programme, the Chief Minister engaged with the students and faculty of Singtam Senior Secondary School, who had organised a surprise celebration to mark his birthday.