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Assam floods trigger relief aid, DBT delays and school reopening
More than 18,000 families affected by the recent floods in Assam have not received the first instalment of the state’s Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) assistance because of errors in bank account details, according to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. He said district officials are correcting the data and that cheques or bank drafts will be issued where transfers fail.
Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda visited the flood‑ravaged Sivasagar and Charaideo districts, travelling by tractor to reach marooned villages such as Bihubor and Nepali Khuti. He assured residents that the central government will provide full financial assistance and that teams are assessing damage for rehabilitation.
Gauhati University launched a conservation drive to restore centuries‑old manuscripts damaged by floodwaters, including a 300‑year‑old Ramayana and a 263‑year‑old Kirtan text. The university’s experts are cleaning and chemically treating the pages to prevent further fungal damage.
Education Minister Ranoj Pegu announced that schools in the affected districts will resume regular classes from 10 August, with alternative arrangements such as classes in relief camps for schools still unusable. The state government is also working on relocation and reconstruction support for families whose homes were destroyed.
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Assam · Gauhati University · Himanta Biswa Sarma · J. P. Nadda · J.P. Nadda · Nepali Khuti · Sivasagar district
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said cheques or bank drafts will be issued if bank transfers fail. assamtribune.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Over 18,000 flood‑affected families in Assam have not received DBT payments due to bank account errors. assamtribune.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda visited flood‑ravaged Sivasagar and Charaideo districts and assured full central financial assistance. www.deccanchronicle.com · www.mangalorean.com · www.socialnews.xyz
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Schools in flood‑affected Sivasagar and Charaideo districts will resume regular classes from 10 August, with alternative arrangements for damaged schools. www.sentinelassam.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] J. P. Nadda travelled by tractor to reach marooned villages and relief camps during his visit.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Assam government is verifying and rectifying bank account details of DBT beneficiaries. assamtribune.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Gauhati University launched a conservation drive to restore flood‑damaged centuries‑old manuscripts, including a 300‑year‑old Ramayana. www.edexlive.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The recent floods caused at least 87 deaths in Sivasagar and Charaideo districts. www.edexlive.com