Dehradun, Oct. 16 -- Dehradun-based environmental and social advocacy organisation, SDC Foundation has welcomed the Government of Uttarakhand's decision to declare the missing persons in the Dharali (Uttarkashi) disaster as deceased.

In a letter to Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, SDC Foundation's founder Anoop Nautiyal described this step as a humane, sensitive, and pragmatic initiative that will bring relief to the affected families who have been living in prolonged uncertainty and mental distress.

Anoop Nautiyal said that the process of issuing death certificates and providing compensation will serve as a major relief for families who have so far been unable to receive assistance due to legal and administrative complexities. He ur...