Shimla, Aug. 17 -- Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has announced Rs.100 crore immediate relief package for disaster-hit families and Rs.3,000 crore project aimed at disaster mitigation and livelihood protection.

The CM, during his 79th Independence Day speech, announced a series of measures to address recurring disasters in Himachal. "Frequent disasters have caused heavy losses to life and property," he said.

Referring to the massive losses incurred during the 2023 disaster, which caused damages of Rs.10,000 crore, Sukhu highlighted the disparity in the state's financial aid. "Despite the central government's own assessment, Himachal received only Rs.1,500 crore, that too after two years," he said, adding that this year's disaster...