In a major step towards rebuilding lives shattered by natural disasters in Mandi, Kullu and Bilaspur districts, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today distributed Rs 81.28 crore financial assistance to 4,914 beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) during a function held at Paddal Ground, Mandi.

The relief package aims to support families whose homes were completely or partially damaged during the recent natural calamities.

Out of the total beneficiaries, 1,513 families, whose houses were completely destroyed, received the first instalment of Rs 4 lakh each out of the total compensation of Rs 7 lakh.

These include 781 beneficiaries from Mandi district, 631 from Kullu district and 101 from Bilaspur district. As many as 3,401 families with partially damaged homes were gran

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