Centre steps up supply of food, water and solar lanterns Air India declares free passage for trapped tourists in Srinagar

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Last Updated : Sep 09 2014 | 8:20 PM IST
The National Crisis Management Committee chaired by the Cabinet Secretary Shri Ajit Seth continued its review of the situation in J&K arising on account of floods. Secretary (Planning), J&K briefed the Committee about the ground situation and further support required. Food and water supply is being stepped up with dispatch of 125000 packets of biscuits, 100000 litres of water, 150 tons of ready to eat (RTE) food from Hyderabad. 35000 RTE food packets being sent by DRDO, Government of Gujarat has organized 50000 packets of food and Government of Bihar 25000 packets of dry food.

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First Published: Sep 09 2014 | 12:00 AM IST

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