Kerala Government to Aid Families of Kuwait Fire Victims

The Kerala government has announced a Rs 5 lakh financial aid package for families of those who perished in the Kuwait fire tragedy. The decision, alongside other support measures, follows an emergency Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Additional support will be coordinated by Health Minister Veena George, who will travel to Kuwait.

In a significant move, the Kerala government on Thursday committed Rs 5 lakh as financial assistance to the families of those who lost their lives in the tragic Kuwait fire. The incident resulted in 49 fatalities and left 50 people injured.

The decision emerged from an emergency Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Additionally, Rs one lakh will be provided to each of those injured in the incident. To streamline aid delivery, Health Minister Veena George will be dispatched to Kuwait, accompanied by State Mission Director (NHM) Jeevan Babu.

The state received further support promises from prominent businessmen M A Yusuff Ali and Ravi Pillai, who committed Rs 5 lakh and Rs 2 lakh, respectively, increasing the total financial aid per affected family to Rs 12 lakh. A help desk and global contact centre have been established to offer continuous support.

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