Union Minister Kiren Rijiju reviewed flood-relief and recovery measures in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh to coordinate central support for affected families.
These visits are critical as the region faces the challenge of rebuilding livelihoods and restoring infrastructure following severe floods that displaced residents and damaged property.
Working alongside Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan, Rijiju visited flood-hit areas in Guwahati, Assam, and the East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh [2, 3, 4]. The delegation focused on reviewing extensive damage and ensuring that rehabilitation efforts reach the most vulnerable populations [4].
In addition to field visits, Rijiju met with the Chief Minister of Assam in Delhi to discuss the specifics of rehabilitation and recovery efforts [1]. The meetings aimed to align state-level needs with central government resources to accelerate the rebuilding process [1].
Reports indicate the ministers visited flood-hit Assam on July 1, 2024 [2]. During these engagements, Rijiju said that the central government would provide full support to the families impacted by the disaster [2].
Rijiju, who serves as the Minister of State for Earth Sciences and Housing & Urban Affairs, said there is a need for a coordinated response between the centre and the states [1, 2]. This coordination is intended to streamline the delivery of aid, and ensure the long-term resilience of the affected regions [1].
“Union Minister Kiren Rijiju reviewed flood-relief and recovery measures in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.”
The involvement of the Minister of State for Earth Sciences and Housing & Urban Affairs suggests a shift from immediate emergency relief toward long-term urban planning and disaster mitigation. By coordinating directly with state leadership in Delhi and visiting the East Siang district, the central government is attempting to synchronize financial aid with infrastructure recovery to prevent similar scale of damage in future monsoon seasons.
