The relief and rehabilitation of the people affected by land subsidence in Joshimath town figured prominently in the talks between the CM Dhami and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. The CM said that an economic package of Rs 2,942.99 crore is needed for Joshimath.
He said that the immediate relief, making arrangements for housing, construction of prefabricated huts, site development, construction of houses, compensation, development in affected areas, permanent rehabilitation and repair work are included in the package. He said that the State Government has set up Uttarakhand Landslide Mitigation and Management centre which would act as centre for excellence on land subsidence and its management.