Odisha Pledges Rs 10 Crore for Kerala and Tripura Disaster Relief

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced Rs 5 crore grants each for Kerala and Tripura to aid recovery after severe natural disasters. He offered heartfelt condolences to Kerala's Pinarayi Vijayan and Tripura's Manik Saha and assured Odisha's readiness to assist with post-disaster efforts.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday announced a grant of Rs 5 crore each for Kerala and Tripura to support recovery efforts following natural disasters in both states.

Majhi expressed his condolences for the devastation caused by these calamities during telephonic conversations with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha. The Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said Majhi conveyed Odisha's readiness to assist with post-disaster recovery and reconstruction.

Kerala was struck by a severe landslide, while Tripura has experienced significant flooding. In light of these events, Majhi said, ''Odisha will provide Rs 5 crore each from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund (SMRF) to support the recovery efforts in both Kerala and Tripura.'' Both Vijayan and Saha expressed their gratitude for Odisha's support. Majhi also thanked the leaders for their assistance to Odia residents in their states during recent natural disasters.

(With inputs from agencies.)