Detailed lists of Amphan beneficiaries prepared

Kolkata | Friday | 3rd July, 2020

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Kolkata: In a bid to ensure all those who have been genuinely affected by Super Cyclone Amphan get relief, the state government ensured preparation of proper lists containing details of beneficiaries within seven days of the all-party meeting held recently to discuss the same. Her direction came after the all-party meeting on June 24 to discuss issues related to COVID-19 and the aftermath of Amphan. Authorities of all the concerned districts have started sending the lists prepared by them to Chief Secretary Rajiva Sinha and the state Disaster Management and Civil Defence department. As a result, authorities of some districts will be sending the lists after proper compilation at the earliest. A senior official said: "Stress has been given on verification of the documents and its genuinity to ensure that only genuinely affected people get the benefit.".