Kumar Bahukhandi
Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap hands over a relief assistance cheque to a flood-affected resident during his visit to Palaki village in Narayanpur district on Saturday August 1, 2026 -Photo Credit-channel24india.com via CG/PR
Key Factors
- Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap visits flood-affected Palaki village in Narayanpur district.
- Relief cheques, blankets and essential supplies distributed to affected families.
- Minister reviews relief operations and interacts directly with villagers.
- Officials directed to ensure uninterrupted supply of food, drinking water and healthcare services.
- Government prioritises speedy relief and rehabilitation under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai.
- Additional assistance to be provided on a priority basis to the most vulnerable families.
Relief cheques, blankets and essential supplies distributed to affected families; officials directed to expedite rehabilitation efforts
Raipur: Extending support to families affected by recent floods in Chhattisgarh, Forest and Climate Change Minister Kedar Kashyap on Saturday visited Palaki village in Narayanpur district, where he interacted with flood-hit residents, distributed relief assistance and reviewed the ground situation.
Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap distributes blankets and essential relief materials to flood-affected families, assuring them of continued government support.-Photo credit-channel24india.com via CG/PR
During the visit, the Minister met affected families, listened to their concerns and assured them that the state government would stand firmly with them until normalcy is restored.
“Providing immediate relief to people affected by natural disasters is the State Government’s highest priority. Every effort is being made to ensure that assistance reaches every deserving family without delay,” Kashyap said while interacting with villagers.
Relief Material and Financial Assistance Distributed
As part of the relief drive, the Minister distributed financial assistance cheques, blankets, and other essential relief materials to flood-affected households.
He said the district administration is closely monitoring the situation and ensuring that relief supplies, food items and emergency assistance reach every affected village in time.
Officials accompanying the Minister briefed him on the ongoing relief operations and the measures being taken to address the immediate needs of displaced families.
Government Focused on Faster Rehabilitation
Kashyap said the State Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, is committed not only to immediate relief but also to the speedy rehabilitation of affected communities.
“Under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, the government stands with every flood-affected family with complete sensitivity. Our priority is to accelerate relief and rehabilitation so that normal life is restored at the earliest,” he said.
He instructed officials to ensure there is no negligence in relief operations and directed them to maintain uninterrupted supplies of food grains, drinking water, healthcare services and other essential facilities in the affected areas.
Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap listens to the concerns of flood-affected families during his visit to Palaki village on Saturday August 1, 2026 and directs officials to ensure timely relief and rehabilitation-Photo Credit-channel24india.com via CG/PR
The Minister also asked officials to identify families requiring additional support and extend assistance on a priority basis.
Government Stands with Every Affected Family
Interacting with villagers, Kashyap reiterated that the government would continue extending all possible assistance until rehabilitation is complete.
“In this hour of crisis, the government stands firmly with every affected family. It is our responsibility to ensure that every needy person receives timely relief and assistance,” he assured.
Residents also shared their concerns regarding damaged homes, household belongings and agricultural losses, while officials assured them that damage assessment and compensation procedures were underway.
The visit formed part of the State Government’s continuing efforts to monitor relief work at the ground level and ensure that flood-affected communities receive immediate assistance and long-term support.
