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Odisha Floods: CM Majhi Unveils ₹1,000 Crore Relief Package for 9.4 Lakh Affected
✍️ India Today
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 09:38 PM
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The Odisha government has announced a ₹1,000 crore relief package to aid 9.4 lakh people affected by recent floods.
The state of Odisha has been hit by severe flooding that has displaced more than 9.4 lakh residents across several districts.
In a televised address, Chief Minister Majhi announced a comprehensive relief package worth ₹1,000 crore, aimed at providing immediate assistance to those affected.
The package will cover financial aid, food distribution, and rehabilitation measures, though specific allocations have not yet been detailed.
Officials say the funds will be disbursed through local authorities and relief camps, with a focus on restoring basic services and infrastructure disrupted by the floods.
In a televised address, Chief Minister Majhi announced a comprehensive relief package worth ₹1,000 crore, aimed at providing immediate assistance to those affected.
The package will cover financial aid, food distribution, and rehabilitation measures, though specific allocations have not yet been detailed.
Officials say the funds will be disbursed through local authorities and relief camps, with a focus on restoring basic services and infrastructure disrupted by the floods.