Uttarakhand Cabinet approves compensation, rehabilitation policy for people in Joshimath

Uttarakhand Cabinet approves compensation, rehabilitation policy for people in Joshimath

[ad_1] Dehradun: The Uttarakhand Cabinet on Wednesday gave its approval to a policy for compensation and permanent rehabilitation of the affected families and people in land subsidence-hit Joshimath. It approved a one-time financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh to people who were running shops or businesses in rented accommodations rendered unsafe by the disaster. The…

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Inadequate steps in Joshimath; declare Himalayas eco-sensitive zone: Experts

Inadequate steps in Joshimath; declare Himalayas eco-sensitive zone: Experts

[ad_1] New Delhi: Unplanned and uncontrolled construction in the name of development in Uttarakhand has brought Joshimath on the brink of sinking, experts said here, demanding that the Himalayas be declared an eco-sensitive zone. In a resolution passed at a roundtable organised by the Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) on Saturday, experts termed as “inadequate” the steps…

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