Patna: CM Samrat Choudhary on Monday transferred Rs 112 crore directly into the bank accounts of 1,60,201 flood-affected families in the second phase of gratuitous relief distribution. Each family received Rs 7,000 in financial assistance through the direct benefit transfer (DBT) system to help them recover from the calamity.Earlier, on Sept 15, Choudhary transferred Rs 614 crore to 8,77,190 flood-hit families. With the latest tranche, the state govt has transferred a total of Rs 726 crore to 10,37,391 flood-hit households, providing immediate financial support to more than 10 lakh vulnerable families.Addressing the gathering, Choudhary commended the administration and line departments for carrying out timely relief and rescue operations. He directed all district magistrates (DMs) to identify and include eligible families left out in previous rounds, ensuring no deserving household was deprived of state assistance.In a significant announcement, the CM said the agricultural input grant to compensate flood-affected farmers for crop losses would be released on Oct 14, ahead of Dussehra.He also asked officials to prioritise the repair and restoration of roads and public infrastructure damaged by the floods. Setting a firm deadline, he ordered all restoration work to be completed before Diwali to ensure smooth public movement and daily activities.Emphasising the need for a sustainable approach to the state’s recurring flood crisis, Choudhary said the govt was developing a concrete, long-term plan to find a permanent solution and mitigate future losses. Extending his festive greetings for Dussehra, he wished prosperity for Bihar and the nation.Deputy chief ministers Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav, along with disaster management minister Ratnesh Sada, also attended the event, marking a coordinated state response to rehabilitation.
