New Delhi:EROS TIMES: Addressing a press conference at the Delhi Secretariat on Friday, CM Arvind Kejriwal said that the immediate relief of Rs 25000, in case of the substantial or total damage of the house will be released from tomorrow. He also announced setting up of nine shelter homes and temporary tents for the rehabilitation and accommodation of dislocated riot victims.
Briefing the media on the measures taken by the Delhi government, CM Arvind Kejriwal said, “We announced significant measures for relief and rehabilitation of riot victims yesterday.
The relief measures have been spearheaded on behalf of the Delhi government. There are four sub-divisions in that area, where
in we have posted 18 SDMs so that each SDM can work on the rehabilitation of 3-4 areas each and the help can reach the maximum number of people. Night Magistrates have also been deployed to coordinate relief and rehabilitation activities in any emergent situation at any time, along with measures like fixing street lights to ensure the security of residents at night.”
“We are providing food and water and necessities to people on a larger scale.
We would also like to request the public to provide us with relevant information on whether someone in the affected areas needs food and amenities.
We are also supported by several NGOs, RWAs, and MLAs for the distribution of foods. People who have been dislocated due to the violence will be provided refuge in around nine shelter homes and local community centers.
We are also arranging the establishment of temporary tents for sheltering dislocated people,” added the Chief Minister.
CM Arvind Kejriwal said that the process of providing immediate relief or ex-gratia of Rs. 25,000/- to every household in case of the substantial or total damage of the house for loss of household items will begin from tomorrow.
“The balance cheque will be provided to them after proper assessment done by the PWD. Any NGO, social organizations and individual donors, who would like to contribute to our relief and rehabilitation activities, can contact the office of District Magistrate North East,” he added.
On the treatment of patients currently admitted in government hospitals, CM Arvind Kejriwal said, “We are being contacted by the people regarding their friends and relatives admitted for serious injuries in the government hospitals, but not getting proper treatments due to huge crowds in the hospitals.
The Delhi government will assess the situation and if needed, patients with serious conditions and injuries will be shifted to private hospitals for proper treatment.”
Dy CM Manish Sisodia, who was also present at the press conference, said, “A compensation form will be issued on behalf of the Delhi government. An App will also be developed where citizens can lodge details of the loss of property, loss of vehicles, damage to the business and details of injury and death, which will be starting from tomorrow.
A citizens’ forum on the same will be issued seeking a form mentioning all the details of all the victims of the riots so that timely compensation is provided to them.
Any citizen can submit the form in the North East DM office physically, or through the app. We will ensure quick verification and assessment of the details, to provide immediate ex-gratia amount of Rs 25000.
The full compensation amount will be provided after 2-3 days.”