Gujarat announces Rs 10-crore aid for Kerala
Saturday - August 18, 2018 10:34 pm ,
Category : INDIA
Gujarat announces Rs 10-crore aid for Kerala
Gandhinagar Aug 18 (IANS) The Gujarat government on Saturday announced financial assistance of Rs 10 crore to the flood-ravaged Kerala.
Announcing the aid Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani said: "The government has decided to help the flood affected Kerala on humanitarian grounds."
"This assistance will be provided through the Chief Minister s Relief Fund " Rupani added.
Meanwhile the Chief Minister held a review meeting for Gujarat after the much-awaited rains took place in the state during the last two days. It had been nearly a month since it had rained last.
The two-day rainy stretch has given some respite not only to the farmers and the drought-prone areas but also to the state government.
--IANS desai/pgh/nir
Announcing the aid Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani said: "The government has decided to help the flood affected Kerala on humanitarian grounds."
"This assistance will be provided through the Chief Minister s Relief Fund " Rupani added.
Meanwhile the Chief Minister held a review meeting for Gujarat after the much-awaited rains took place in the state during the last two days. It had been nearly a month since it had rained last.
The two-day rainy stretch has given some respite not only to the farmers and the drought-prone areas but also to the state government.
--IANS desai/pgh/nir
