Ranchi, Nov. 27 -- In view of the ongoing cold wave and rapidly dropping temperatures across state, Disaster Management Minister Irfan Ansari on Thursday announced an emergency measure, approving a relief allocation of Rs 79,00,000 (79 lakh rupees) for all 24 district administrations.
The minister stated that the funds will be disbursed to each district based on requirement, enabling Deputy Commissioners to immediately begin relief activities, including lighting bonfires and implementing measures to protect vulnerable populations from harsh cold conditions.
Ansari emphasised that the cold wave affects the poor, homeless, and destitute families the most.
He said it is the government's responsibility to ensure that no individual suffers du...