Amid the devastating floods that have struck Arunachal Pradesh, Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, along with Union Minister Shri Kiren Rijiju and Chief Minister Shri Pema Khandu, conducted extensive aerial and ground inspections of the affected areas to assess the extent of the damage.

During the visit, Shri Chouhan met flood-affected families, interacted with them personally, and assured them of every possible assistance. He said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, both the Central and State Governments stand firmly with the people of Arunachal Pradesh during this difficult time.

The Union Minister carried out an aerial survey of several flood-affected areas, including Keyi Panyor district, before travelling by road to villages impacted by the disaster. He directly interacted with affected residents, listened to their concerns, and reviewed the challenges they are facing.

Shri Chouhan announced that a comprehensive assessment of the flood damage would be conducted. New houses would be constructed for families whose homes had been washed away, while losses to agricultural fields, damaged crops, and livestock would also be assessed to ensure appropriate compensation.

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