Kerala's Commitment: Rebuilding Lives After Devastating Landslides

The Kerala government has pledged to provide homes to 49 additional families displaced by the catastrophic landslides in Wayanad last year, expanding the rehabilitation program to 451 beneficiaries. These efforts, announced by Revenue Minister K Rajan, reflect the state's commitment to those impacted by this natural calamity.

In addition to housing plans, the government will offer compensation for traders affected by the disaster. This includes support for medical needs associated with ongoing care, backed by a Rs 6 crore fund allocation. Plans for a memorial at Puthumala will commence before Onam as a tribute to the lives lost.

Field inspections for new beneficiaries will start in August, while a designated five hectares of land in Vellarimala village will serve as the new home for 13 tribal families. The Kerala Cabinet also extended compensation to landslide victims in Kozhikode, marking a comprehensive effort towards effective disaster recovery and resilience-building initiatives.

(With inputs from agencies.)