Kashmir floods: Centre steps up medical relief, sends specialist doctors

Centre has announced Rs 120 crore relief and rehabilitation package for the region

The Centre has stepped up medical relief operations in flood-hit Jammu and Kashmir.

According to a statement issued by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, 20 specialist doctors from the Delhi Medical Association (DMA) have been sent to the flood-hit areas of the state.

To improve the outreach services, the ministry has also suggested the need for mobilising boats for medical supplies.

A control room has been set up in the ministry, which is functioning round the clock.

Meanwhile, Union Minority Affairs Minister Najma Heptullah has announced a Rs 120 crore relief and rehabilitation package for flood-hit Jammu and Kashmir.

 

Briefing media in New Delhi, Heptullah said a package has been worked out through the implementation of various schemes of her ministry.

The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered a complete ban on transfers and postings of its officials till further orders so that they can devote their attention to relief and rehabilitation work.

A chief minister's flood relief fund has also been set up to receive donations for the flood-hit.

Contributions can be remitted in favour of Chief Minister's Flood Relief Fund Account in Jammu and Kashmir Bank.

Meanwhile, rescuers have recovered 16 bodies from flood-hit Jawahar Nagar and adjoining areas of Srinagar.