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M.P. govt forms cabinet task force for relief work in flood-hit areas
The Hindu
Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the families of those who died in the floods will be given a financial assistance of ₹4 lakh each
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced a slew of measures to help the people in areas affected by floods following heavy rains and formed a task force, comprising 12 cabinet ministers, to look after the relief work. In a statement issued late August 8 evening, Mr. Chouhan also said the families of those who died in the floods will be given a financial assistance of ₹4 lakh each. At least 24 people died and thousands were evacuated to safety as rains lashed the Chambal-Gwalior region of north Madhya Pradesh last week, officials earlier said.More Related News

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