Sukhu calls on Amit Shah urged him to release compensation for losses incurred by Himachal during the 2023 monsoon

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi today.

Chief Minister urged for releasing the compensation for the losses incurred by the state during the monsoon season in 2023. He said that the state had claimed financial assistance under post-disaster needs assessment but the relief is still awaited from the Centre Government.

 He apprised that the state had suffered heavy losses due to rains severely affecting drinking water, irrigation schemes, infrastructure, roads and bridges, and relief and rehabilitation measures. However, the state has so far managed its resources. 

He also discussed various other issues pertaining to the state.

Union Home Minister assured of all possible assistance.

Additional Chief Secretary and Secretary of Revenue Onkar Chand Sharma was also present at the occasion.