Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi Wednesday appealed to union Home Minister Rajnath Singh to raise the ex-gratia for families of those killed and injured in the devastating floods in the state.
Gogoi made the appeal when Singh called him up to take stock of the state's flood situation. The chief minister also appealed for enhanced assistance from the central government for damaged houses and cropped land.
Since last week floods have killed at least 31 people in Assam.
The central government will give Rs.3 lakh as ex-gratia to the kin of the deceased while the state government has announced Rs.3.5 lakh as ex-gratia.
A statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office here said the home minister assured Gogoi of all possible help and assistance and asked him to submit a proposal in this regard.
Gogoi also apprised Singh about steps initiated by the state government to rescue the marooned people in the flood-hit areas of Goalpara, Dhubri, Kamrup and other districts with the assistance of the army and other central agencies.
Officials said the toll was likely to increase as many people were still missing in many flood-affected areas. Around one lakh people are taking shelter in relief camps in Goalpara district.
