INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
task to rebuild their lives as flood waters that have killed hundreds of people and displaced lakhs start to recede
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will conduct an in-person review of the functioning of relief camps, his office said.The flood-hit state has
asked the centre to go by the 2016 National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP) while considering a Rs 700 crore offer made by the UAE
Centre in May 2016, states that any voluntary offer of assistance from other countries can be accepted.India will not take help from foreign
governments that are pledging financial assistance to the southern state, the foreign ministry said in a statement late on Tuesday
"In line with existing policy, the government of India is committed to meeting the requirements for relief and rehabilitation through
domestic efforts," the foreign ministry said
"Contributions to PM relief fund and CM relief fund from NRIs, PIOs and international entities such as foundations would be welcome," it
said.Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan visits relief campsMalayalam actor Mohanlal thanks his fans for arranging Rs 15 lakhs for Kerala floods
The floods in Kerala, the worst in a century, have killed over 237 since August 8.While UAE has offered Rs
700 crore in financial assistance, Qatar has pledged Rs
35 crore and Maldives has announced a donation of Rs
The Kerala government is understood to be unhappy over the centre's decision not to accept donations from foreign governments
State chief minister tweeted: "We asked Union Gov for financial support of ?2200 Cr ; they grant us a precious ?600 Cr
We make no request to any foreign gov but UAE gov voluntarily offer ?700cr
No, says Union gov , it is below our dignity to accept foreign aid
This is a dog in the manger policy."Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will visit relief camps in Chengannur, Kozhencherry, Alappuzha, North
Paravoor and Chalakudy, his office said
A number of countries including the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Maldives have announced they want to help Kerala recover from the
The Centre will not take help from foreign governments that are pledging financial assistance to Kerala, the foreign ministry said in a
statement late on Tuesday.
