West Bengal Announces ₹1.8 Lakh Aid for Flood-Ravaged Homes in Malda

West Bengal Chief Minister Adhikari announced on [date] that the state government will provide ₹1.8 lakh in financial aid to families whose houses were fully damaged in the recent floods in Malda district. The announcement was made during a flood-relief distribution programme at Raghunathpur in Malda.

The compensation aims to help affected families rebuild their homes and recover from the devastation. In addition to immediate relief, the Chief Minister revealed that the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-Kanpur) has been tasked with preparing a detailed project report (DPR) for a permanent flood solution in Malda, signaling a shift towards long-term mitigation strategies.

The move is expected to bring relief to thousands of flood victims and underscores the state's commitment to addressing recurrent flooding in the region. The DPR from IIT-Kanpur will likely inform future infrastructure projects and policy measures to prevent such disasters. Further details on the disbursement process and the timeline for the DPR are awaited.