Odisha CM announces rice, ₹2,500 and housing aid for Cyclone Arnab victims
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Poverty, hunger & nutrition· Prelims·
Disaster management and socio-economic rehabilitation: a GS2 case study on climate resilience.
Why in news
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a relief package for families affected by Cyclone Arnab and heavy rainfall to provide immediate food, financial, and housing aid.
Background
The Odisha government announced a relief package including 50kg of rice and ₹2,500 for affected families. Agricultural subsidies range from ₹8,500 to ₹22,500 per hectare, with housing assistance available up to ₹1.30 lakh.
Facts for Prelims
- FactCyclone Arnab relief package includes 50kg of rice and ₹2,500 per affected family
- FactAgricultural subsidies for cyclone victims range from ₹8,500 to ₹22,500 per hectare
- FactHousing assistance for Cyclone Arnab victims is capped at ₹1.30 lakh
- PlaceOdisha
Prelims practice question
With reference to the relief package for Cyclone Arnab victims in Odisha, consider the following statements:
- The immediate relief package includes 100kg of rice per family.
- Agricultural subsidies for victims are fixed at ₹10,000 per hectare.
- The housing assistance provided to victims is capped at ₹1.30 lakh.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)1 only
- (b)3 only
- (c)1 and 2 only
- (d)1 and 3 only
Show answer
Answer: (b) 3 only — Statement 3 is correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The note states the package includes 50kg of rice. Statement 2 is incorrect: The subsidies range from ₹8,500 to ₹22,500 per hectare.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of robust disaster management frameworks and immediate relief mechanisms in ensuring the socio-economic resilience of coastal communities in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Fiscal allocation: Balancing immediate relief payouts with long-term infrastructure reconstruction costs
- Livelihood restoration: Addressing specific compensation needs for artisanal and fishing communities
- Subsidy efficiency: Ensuring direct benefit transfer (DBT) reaches small-scale farmers during climate shocks
Keywords: Disaster Management · Climate Resilience · Socio-economic Rehabilitation · Agricultural Subsidies · Relief Distribution
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