Chief ministerNitish Kumar launched online transfer of special financial assistance in the bank accounts of all drought-affected families in 96 blocks of 11 drought-hit districts, and asked the district magistrates concerned to ensure that all affected families in their district get the amount before the upcoming Chhath festival.
An amount of Rs 3,500 per family is being transferred directly in the bank accounts of drought affected families.
The CM said a sum of Rs 500 crore has been provided and more funds would be given under the scheme. He said the DMs of all 11 affected districts would personally monitor and ensure that not a single affected family is left out under the scheme.